La Canchita

6303 Nw 99 Ave, Miami, FL 33178

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

La Canchita has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling not smooth” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting La Canchita on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unable to answer cold holding temperature. Coached operator on proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

53A-10-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter where food is prepared not smooth and easily cleaned.

36-37-5

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the triple sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the dry storage room and kitchen.

36-37-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Canchita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Canchita on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Canchita?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Canchita.

How does La Canchita compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Canchita most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Canchita's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Canchita have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Canchita means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Canchita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Canchita is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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