L C's Fast Food Joint
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
74
Score
L C's Fast Food Joint appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling not smooth” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
L C's Fast Food Joint's latest score is in line with the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired 10/01/25 Establishment is open to the land serving customers. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
74
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In the reach in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In the kitchen.
21-04-4
86
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the establishment. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple food items in the reach in cooler mixed with restaurant food items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed multiple food items in the reach in cooler mixed with restaurant food items. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
90
Apr 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed garbanzo beans (51F - Cooling); curry chicken (50F - Cooling); curry potatoes (52F - Cooling); shrimp (50F - Cooling); pumpkin purée (50F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler for more than 6 hours. Stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed garbanzo beans (51F - Cooling); curry chicken (50F - Cooling); curry potatoes (52F - Cooling); shrimp (50F - Cooling); pumpkin purée (50F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler for more than 6 hours. Stop sale.
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked items in the reach in cooler for about 2 days ago with no date label, operator placed dates. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple food items in the reach in cooler mixed with restaurant food items.
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the establishment.
36-37-5
58
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed curry chicken (52F - Cooling); curry potatoes (50F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed curry chicken (52F - Cooling); curry potatoes (50F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night. Stop sale.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water of 86F. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
58
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed form for operator. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Printed form for operator. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed form for operator, and had employee sign during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Printed form for operator, and had employee sign during the inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in caving in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Observed ceiling tiles in caving in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling in the kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Observed ceiling in the kitchen soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
70
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in dirty water of 88F in the kitchen. Operator discarded items. **Repeat Violation**
10-05-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked items as chicken, beef, goat, potatoes and beans stored in the kitchen reach in cooler since 12/10/23, as per operator with no date label.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed form for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stove top with heavy grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter and in the kitchen. Operator placed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed form for operator, and had employee sign during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Observed no hot and cold water at the mop sink outside.
27-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in the kitchen soiled and interior of flat grill soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in caving in the kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling in the kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef in standing water thawing. And cooked beef in room temperature. Operator placed items inside reach in cooler.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
23
Jun 29, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of real-kill being stored in dry storage area.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in dry storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor in kitchen area and various foods being stored on floor in dry storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and flour removed from their original container placed in plastic containers and not labeled.
02D-01-5
50
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on shelf in the kitchen.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Cooked conch storage container lid cracked or broken in the kitchen reach in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal lunch, milk, juice and mangoes are not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in the kitchen reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use spoons, and forks are stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/all chest freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on the preparation. Employee placed in the sanitizing solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice, flour, and butter not labeled on the preparation shelf.
02D-01-5
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was L C's Fast Food Joint last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at L C's Fast Food Joint on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at L C's Fast Food Joint?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at L C's Fast Food Joint.
How does L C's Fast Food Joint compare to other restaurants in Miami?
L C's Fast Food Joint most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has L C's Fast Food Joint's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at L C's Fast Food Joint have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at L C's Fast Food Joint means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is L C's Fast Food Joint inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, L C's Fast Food Joint is inspected around three times per year on average.
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