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La Cocinita Latina

4315 Nw Seventh St Unit 29, Miami, FL 33126
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at La Cocinita Latina stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

“In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting La Cocinita Latina on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood's Filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed at prep sink.
06-07-5
70
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
14-10-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
70
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Congri rice At 100°F. According to the operator the rice was the left over from the day. Item discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
70
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cel and keys.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Under equipment.
36-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at cookline.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove exterior soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for flour, salt and sugar.
02D-01-5
70
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Utensils not durable.
14-10-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pots stored on food.
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
82
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Operator removed knife.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator placed bucket on stove. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers with food at reach in freezer dated 06-11-23
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On front part of truck.
25-05-4
70
Feb 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sugar container stored inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cocinita Latina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cocinita Latina on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cocinita Latina?

Across the inspection record, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Cocinita Latina.

How does La Cocinita Latina compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Cocinita Latina most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Cocinita Latina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cocinita Latina have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Cocinita Latina 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 Cocinita Latina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Cocinita Latina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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