La Cocina De Martina
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited La Cocina De Martina 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average is 74, putting La Cocina De Martina squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sparkling bottles of water in 2 doors standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
74
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 3 cases of soda stored in front of the hand sink. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls, and plates not inverted. During the inspection employee placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler located at the front counter is not functioning properly. As per operator parts have been ordered.
14-74-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed flip top reach in cooler interior soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
74
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored in cooler at counter above tangerines. Operator changed order. Observed in fridge next to prep top cooler : chicken above vegetables. Operator changed order on site during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where clean dishes are kept.
22-31-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards stored between wall and table top on floor. Operator removed cutting boards from floor and out at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor next to back exit. Operator moved off of floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Front counter: sandwich bread stored inside Thank you carry out bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
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. Stand up reach in cooler: cooked chicken soup not date marked. As per operator, prepared two days ago. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
70
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over fruit stored in reach in cooler, located at front counter. Operator removed items, and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at front counter. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
70
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
95
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained throughout the establishment. Observed Establishment has no hot water at time of the inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: water supply not maintained throughout the establishment. Observed Establishment has no hot water at time of the inspection. **Time Extended**
27-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
70
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Warmer at front counter:chicken empanada (130F-180F Reheat); beef empanada (130F-205F Reheat) stored on warmer for less than an hour operator reheat empanadas **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained throughout the establishment. Observed Establishment has no hot water at time of the inspection.
27-18-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed utensils hanging from handle at preparation area.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water in the cook line
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed plates stored in a dirty shelf in the cook line
24-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food at preparation area without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at drying racks above three compartment sink.a¿¿
24-08-4
41
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready to eat food . Observed shell eggs over American cheese.
08A-04-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipments
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (129F - Hot Holding) on the steam table, as per operator has been there approximately 30 minutes, operator returned to the stove and reheated to 184F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed in the kitchen, cook cracked raw shell egg and then touched precooked arepas without washing hands or changing gloves. Operator was instructed with hand washing techniques. Operator instructed employee to washed her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken inside white refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pink plastic glove stored inside hand washing by prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula stored between wall and 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cocina De Martina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cocina De Martina on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cocina De Martina?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Cocina De Martina.
How does La Cocina De Martina compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Cocina De Martina most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has La Cocina De Martina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cocina De Martina have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Cocina De Martina means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Cocina De Martina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Cocina De Martina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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