La Caridad Cafeteria of South Florida
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
35
Score
Going back to 2023, La Caridad Cafeteria of South Florida has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 20, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which La Caridad Cafeteria of South Florida's 35 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed slice cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the front counter reach in cooler since yesterday. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the front counter reach in cooler since yesterday. Stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter handwashing sink used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of tomatoes and flour bag on the floor by the bathroom.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the bathroom and kitchen handwashing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed in-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In the bathroom.
42-01-4
35
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (72F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table. As per operator, it's going to be discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a child inside the kitchen area. Child sat down in the lobby during the inspection.
43-08-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands in the 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed fried eggs and steak on the menu with no identification. Operator marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector printed. And posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Observed plumbing lines off in the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
29-05-4
47
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no handwashing sink by the wearwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed no handwashing sink by the wearwashing area. **Time Extended**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remolded, added a wall between the kitchen and front counter, with a handwashing sink, fresh orange juice maker and coffee machine in the front counter. Observed in the kitchen a 3 compartment sink with handwashing sink inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed establishment remolded, added a wall between the kitchen and front counter, with a handwashing sink, fresh orange juice maker and coffee machine in the front counter. Observed in the kitchen a 3 compartment sink with handwashing sink inside. Operator is in contact with plan reviewer. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no handwashing sink by the wearwashing area. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remolded, added a wall between the kitchen and front counter, with a handwashing sink, fresh orange juice maker and coffee machine in the front counter. Observed in the kitchen a 3 compartment sink with handwashing sink inside. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
29-09-4
78
Dec 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Dec 13, 2023
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 10 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 ground beef (48F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night as per operator. Educated how to properly cool items, provide handout. Operator discarded items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and grabbed sliced ham in the prep cooler with no handwashing. Educated employee how to properly wash hands between uses. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching her face with gloves, then started scooping ice and and grabbing frozen fruits to make a juice. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/23. Operator paid license during the inspection, confirmation number 236041423. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef (48F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night as per operator. Educated how to properly cool items, provide handout. Operator discarded items.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white cheese (47F - Cold Holding); slice ham (46F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. Advised operator to place items to another reach in cooler, until the unit is fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed harina (98F - Hot Holding) on the stove top, as per operator made 2 hours before inspection. Operator reheated item harina (165F - Reheating). Observed black beans (114F - Hot Holding) on the steam table, operator turned on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee throwing ice inside the handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
29
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed White rice (58F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler from the day before as per operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At the time of callback stop sale issued. observed ground beef (53°F- Cold Holding), for more than 4 hours, as per operator **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding) in the 3 door reach in cooler for less than 4 hrs, operator moved to another cold holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At the time of callback inspection observed ground beef (53°F- Cold Holding), for more than 4 hours, as per operator **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed form to operators. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Observed 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. **Time Extended**
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. Emailed form to operators. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Observed 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 **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3door reach in cooler, with ambient temperature with 70F. Food storage raw shell eggs and milk. Operator moved items to another fridge. Operator contacted tech during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At the time of the callback inspection ambient temperature is at 60F. **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on top of mop bucket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At the time of callback inspection a wet mop was observed inside of the mop bucket. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At the time of the callback inspection the interior of the ice machine is with mold. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: In the time of the callback inspection bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
50
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 18 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 White rice (58F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler from the day before as per operator. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell egg and touch bag of bread and clean utensils to prepare a sandwich without changing gloves and no hand washing. Inspector showed hand washing procedure to operator. Operator changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed operator washing hands without soap, coached operator how to wash hands properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast over cooked ground beef. Operator properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed White rice (58F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler from the day before as per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding) in the 3 door reach in cooler for less than 4 hrs, operator moved to another cold holding unit. **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. Observed White rice (112F - Hot Holding), located inside steam table for less than 4hrs as per operator. Operator reheated to 165F and above. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes inside hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Emailed form to operators. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with fabuloso as per operator without label. Operator labeled it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Emailed form to operators. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleans pots on the floor, underneath the prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3door reach in cooler, with ambient temperature with 70F. Food storage raw shell eggs and milk. Operator moved items to another fridge. Operator contacted tech during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on top of mop bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet towels on top of preparation area. Operator properly stored inside chlorine sanitation solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
15
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Caridad Cafeteria of South Florida last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Caridad Cafeteria of South Florida on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Caridad Cafeteria of South Florida?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Caridad Cafeteria of South Florida.
How does La Caridad Cafeteria of South Florida compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Caridad Cafeteria of South Florida most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Caridad Cafeteria of South Florida's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Caridad Cafeteria of South Florida have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Caridad Cafeteria of South Florida 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 Caridad Cafeteria of South Florida inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Caridad Cafeteria of South Florida is inspected around four times per year on average.
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