La Capital De Los Jugos
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited La Capital De Los Jugos 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 14 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
La Capital De Los Jugos' latest score of 52 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed for handwashing sink across ice machine. Manager replaced soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust build up on dry storage shelves in dry storage room and also on shelves housing food pans in the waterways area.
22-31-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing tile grout throughout kitchen and warewash area.
36-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets in the under counter reach in cooler in the front cafeteria area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler in cafeteria housing plastic bottle beverages.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork uncovered inside the walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in the food prep front cafeteria area.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on a food pan containing salt on a prep table in the kitchen. Manager placed a label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the dry storage area.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic food pans wet nesting on shelves in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition (cracks) the interior door of the reach in cooler in the front cafeteria area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
52
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed the beef stored above fish in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed the beef stored above fish in the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and beans (131 F - Hot Holding); tamales (124F - Hot Holding); mixed veggies (116F - Hot Holding), yuca (120F - Hot Holding); Fish (121F - Hot Holding) inside the hot holding unit. Employee was provided with Time Control form and coached on completion. Employee reheated the tamales to 167 F, and she also increased the hot box temperature.**Warning** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed cooked fried fish 115 F and pork 127 F in the hot holding unit **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice pudding inside the reach in cooler not labeled as specified by law. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed leche flan, macaroni salad, cakes and bottled non pasteurized papaya juice in the open front counter not labeled as specified by law. **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding with no date marking, as per operator made 24 hours. Employee corrected and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed rice pudding with no date marking on multiple individual containers. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the main ice machine soiled, located in the kitchen area. Observed the equipment in the ice cream area soiled with dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed the main ice machine soiled, located in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of food containers on a shelf located near 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed wet nesting of food containers on a shelf located near 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door of the ice machine in disrepair with cracks making it not easily cleanable. Observed door gasket in reach cooler at front counter in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed the door of the ice machine in disrepair with cracks making it not easily cleanable. Observed door gasket in reach cooler at front counter in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed tile floor grout missing in main kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed tile floor grout missing in main kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed the door of the ice machine in disrepair with cracks making it not easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed the door of the ice machine in disrepair with cracks making it not easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink located in the main kitchen area and inside the employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink located in the main kitchen area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the ice machine in main kitchen area soiled, the door gaskets of the reach in cooler in front counter and the reach in cooler near the buffet line. Also observed the door and the door gasket of walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed the ice machine in main kitchen area soiled, the door gaskets of the reach in cooler in front counter and the reach in cooler near the buffet line. Also observed the door and the door gasket of walk in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
41
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6 lb can of tomatoes sauce dented located in the dry storage room. Employee separated can for discard, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one fruit fly flying above prep table located in the ice cream area and one flying around shelves of dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored in commercial super market bags. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed the beef stored above fish in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one crack eggs amongst other eggs in a container located on the prep table at the front area. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and beans (131 F - Hot Holding); tamales (124F - Hot Holding); mixed veggies (116F - Hot Holding), yuca (120F - Hot Holding); Fish (121F - Hot Holding) inside the hot holding unit. Employee was provided with Time Control form and coached on completion. Employee reheated the tamales to 167 F, and she also increased the hot box temperature.**Warning** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the main ice machine soiled, located in the kitchen area. Observed the equipment in the ice cream area soiled with dust. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice pudding inside the reach in cooler not labeled as specified by law. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding with no date marking, as per operator made 24 hours. Employee corrected and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the ice machine in main kitchen area soiled, the door gaskets of the reach in cooler in front counter and the reach in cooler near the buffet line. Also observed the door and the door gasket of walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives being store between wall and pre table in the kitchen area. Employee removed. **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed water bottle and food sorted above the 3 compartment sink and also a water bottle on prep table located in kitchen area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of food containers on a shelf located near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door of the ice machine in disrepair with cracks making it not easily cleanable. Observed door gasket in reach cooler at front counter in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed tile floor grout missing in main kitchen area. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed the door of the ice machine in disrepair with cracks making it not easily cleanable. **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside the ice machine located in the kitchen area. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives placed between wall and equipment. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board in prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink located in the main kitchen area and inside the employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping clothes stored on top of the per tables located in the kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4
17
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed washed oranges placed back in cardboard produce box. Coached employee on proper container to use. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food bread and pizza crusts being stored in non-food grade thank you bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs stored over pico de gallo at sandwich cooler front counter. Coached manager on proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed imperial rice (109F - Hot Holding) at hot box front line, as per operator was placed in hot box 20 minutes prior. Operator increased hot box temperature for rapid reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot box pastry display; croquettes ham (134 - Hot Holding); tequeno (124F - hot holding), as per manager for less than 30 minutes. Manager increased temperature of hot box, final temperatures of product; croquettes ham 136F - Hot Holding and tequeno 135F - Hot Holding. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartment sink chlorine sanitizing solution at 200PPM. Employee adjusted sanitizer to read 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle of water not labeled at preparation area. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Observed no clean up plan. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter, handwashing sink containing ice.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed individual portions of flan at front counter display not labeled, as per manager for more than 24 hours. Coached manager on proper labeling. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking container at prep table in kitchen. Employee removed from prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at front counter sandwich cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign posted in men's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork shoulder in container in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in freezer shelving.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep counter, not stored in sanitizer.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled at kitchen prep area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rust on dumpster.
33-12-4
16
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler shelves rusted, cooler at front line across from steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
90
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cafeteria station in the reach in cooler observed flan (45F - Cold Holding); tres leches (44F - Cold Holding); flan (44F - Cold Holding); tres leches cake (44F - Cold Holding), manager stated that the cooler door was kept open during the breakfast time. Instructed employee to remove food from cooler and transfer it to the one next to it to rapidly cool. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding unit at front line next to the prep table observed cooked cassava (120 F - Hot Holding); pork tamales (100F - Hot Holding), as per employee food was kept outside unit for about an hour. Employee transferred food to the kitchen to be refrigerated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler shelves rusted, cooler at front line across from steam table. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
58
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
43
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken quarters next to raw beef same rack in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw chicken to bottom rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Observed no raw chicken quarters next to raw beef same rack in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed air gap in back door next to guests bathrooms **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed air gap in back door next to guests bathrooms **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler next to food warmer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler next to food warmer. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In upright cooler next to food warmer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In upright cooler next to food warmer **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food prepared ready to use not labeled at walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Observed food prepared ready to use not labeled at walk in cooler **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Capital De Los Jugos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Capital De Los Jugos on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Capital De Los Jugos?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Capital De Los Jugos.
How does La Capital De Los Jugos compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Capital De Los Jugos most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Capital De Los Jugos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Capital De Los Jugos have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Capital De Los Jugos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is La Capital De Los Jugos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Capital De Los Jugos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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