La Camaronera
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
90
Score
La Camaronera, located at 1952 W Flagler St in Miami, FL, had its most recent inspection on March 4, 2026, which was categorized as low risk with a score of 90. This inspection noted one major violation regarding food-contact surfaces, specifically cutting boards at the cookline, which were soiled with food debris. Historically, La Camaronera has had mostly medium-risk inspections over its ten recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in front of the cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Cutting boards in front of the cookline. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ ServSafe for David and Yusniel, expired 9/23/25.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in front of the cookline.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In front of the walk in cooler by the ware wash area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer: cases of lobster and shrimps stored on the floor underneath shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the countertops in front and on the cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in front of the cookline.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at the end of the cookline by the window: a bucket stored inside the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep table by the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer: cases of shrimps stored on the floor underneath a rack . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler along cook line.
23-03-4
70
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
58
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler along cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler along cook line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at door in back area leading to outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed gap at door in back area leading to outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored next to container of salt under prep table next to hand wash sink by cook line.
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of raw fish inside of walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty pans stored inside hand wash sink at sink next to cook line. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for all employees. Lexy Pireto expired 9/14/24, Eliot Acosta 9/16/24, Ariel Ramirez 9/14/24, Wendy Welch 9/9/24, and Wendy Doblado 9/4/24.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of Clorox by expo station without label. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside containers of salt, white rice, and parboiled rice under prep table near hand wash sink by cook line. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler along cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at door in back area leading to outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor under prep table on cook line, tray of fish stored on floor inside walk in freezer, and bag of onions stored on floor inside of dry storage area in back of building next door. Operator picked up all products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside of ice bin. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop stored inside container of brown sugar touching sugar under prep table next to hand wash sink by cook line. Operator picked up scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in coolers and one reach in freezer gaskets soiled along cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board at prep table in front of cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
32
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris throughout dish room area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
78
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the clean-up plan for vomit/diarrhea. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling pitchers with water at the hand washing sink by the walk in cooler. Operator coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By the walk in freezer.
31B-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer: lobsters stored on the floor. Dry storage area: bags of onions stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter: spray bottle with degreaser not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer: box of sweet plantains stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
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