La Casita Cafeteria
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
39
Score
La Casita Cafeteria appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 4, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 18 violations lately compared to roughly 12 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so La Casita Cafeteria trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. **Repeat Violation**
22-35-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation table soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spaghetti at reach in cooler across handsink held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler doors soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage throughout establishment **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling ticks soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil not stored at least 6 inches off the floor by 3 compartment sink.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout establishment at reach in coolers and reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
39
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked ground beef (50F - Cold Holding) chicken soup (49F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across handsink by kitchen, as per employee for more than 4 hours,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked ground beef (50F - Cold Holding) chicken soup (49F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across handsink by kitchen, as per employee for more than 4 hours,**Warning** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grab lettuce from reach in cooler with bare hands. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed at kitchen. **Warning**
22-35-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation table soiled at kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with flour and rice stored in front handsink next to water heater. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flour and rice stored in container with no label stored by handsink next to water heater. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager did not know cold holding temperature for food stored at reach in coolers. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef held more than 24 hours not properly date marked stored at reach in cooler across water heater at kitchen. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate for Evelin Moreno certificate expired on 9/3/2025, Rosa Moreno certificate expired on 9/3/25. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. **Warning**
16-15-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler doors soiled throughout establishment. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling ticks soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment? **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by exit door. Observed container with flour and rice not stored at least 6 inches off in front of handsink next to water heater. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris at kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler across water heater. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handsink by front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout establishment at reach in coolers and reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. Observed throughout cafeteria area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
8
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored above unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station in back prep area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 07/24.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled through kitchen and front counter.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in kitchen cracked and in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near the cook line soiled. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.
23-03-4
58
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food placed on cutting board in direct contact with raw cucumber, tomato, and radish. See stop sale. **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw animal food placed on cutting board in direct contact with raw cucumber, tomato, and radish. Observed employee cut lime with knife and cutting board previously used for raw beef without first washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Expired 12-27-23 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Rigoberto Moreno Expired 12-27-23 **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. And front counter hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen and dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen around expo area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. At front counter hand wash sink. **Warning**
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on front reach in cooler. Grease accumulation on wooden table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Back upright reach in. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front 2 door reach in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam cups in cafe not inverted or covered. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around three compartment sink. Back door to dining room. **Warning**
36-27-5
35
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the preparation table in the kitchen, as per employee for less than 2 hours, employee placed them back in the cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes, buckets stored on the hand sink, hand sink located in the kitchen. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hand sink faucet handles soiled, interior of hand sink soiled, hand sink located in the kitchen, observed interior of mop sink soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris under all around the water heater and under the hand sink and some cooking equipments in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. **Admin Complaint**
50-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed all three oven in the kitchen with heavy grease accumulation. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located in the front line. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the reach in cooler located in front of the hand sink in the kitchen observed container with refried bean not covered **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Warning**
21-02-4
33
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose was connected at the time of the inspection at the kitchen area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler shelves rust. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a plastic container with pasta not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator it was cooked on Tuesday.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men and women bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside rice and beans container in the reach in cooler.operator removed it. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired Oct 2022. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the Coffee station.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a tongs on the oven door handle. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
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 a scoop not stored above salt. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooden shelf over food sandwiches preparation table no smooth/ easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with salt and sugar not labeled. Operator placed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 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 a beef soup at 50° F inside the reach in cooler. As per operator it was placed inside the reach in cooler around 3 pm. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a beef soup at 50° F inside the reach in cooler. As per operator it was placed inside the reach in cooler around 3 pm. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a beef soup at 50° F inside the reach in cooler. As per operator it was placed inside the reach in cooler around 3 pm. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a lid and a wiping cloth inside the hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler training expired 12/27/2021. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink at the front area. Operator refilled the soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 fried beans at the reach in cooler not date marked.As per operator they were placed inside the reach in cooler yesterday around 2 pm. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathrooms man and women do not have self closing device. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the beans at the reach in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food preparation with no hair restraint at the front counter l **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer at the front area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Utensils at 109° F in the kitchen. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooden shelf over food sandwiches preparation table no smooth/ easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-47-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Casita Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Casita Cafeteria on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Casita Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Casita Cafeteria.
How does La Casita Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Casita Cafeteria most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Casita Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Casita Cafeteria have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Casita Cafeteria 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 Casita Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Casita Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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