La Criollita Cafeteria
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
64
Score
La Criollita Cafeteria has been inspected 11 times since 2022. La Criollita Cafeteria was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Aristides Delgado manager certification 09-03-20. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris , employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with out handle being used to dispense rice at steam table. Employee removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with grease and food residue. **Warning**
22-08-4
64
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands at preparation area. Coached employee on proper hand washing and changes of gloves procedures.employee washed hands properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at preparation area. Also observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table. Employee washed properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to reach in cooler at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed cookline employee Kimberly, working over 60 days lacking food handlers certification. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink at cool line. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in feeezer gasket torn at preparation area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease like substance at preparation area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with four and sugar not labeled on top preparation table across handwashing sink. Employee labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink across from 3 compartment sink.employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not labeled behind front counter, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled at reach in freezer across from handwashing sink in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean cutting knives between the wall and 3 compartment sink. Employee removed, washed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal bottle water on top preparation table at cook line, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food , employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach on cooler interior soiled with food debris in kitchen area next to handwashing sink.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind handwashing sink in kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt not labeled behind flat grill . Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next preparation table in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed at reach in cooler at cook line-sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); cut sausage (48F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (55F - Cold Holding); as per employee less than 3 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top raw beef at walk in cooler , employee removed as stored product properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing soap at handwashing sink next to service window. Also observed at handwashing next to cook line. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor at dry storage area. Employee stored product properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next preparation table in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket at front counter. **Warning**
42-01-4
55
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen on stove sauté onions (110F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (111F - Hot Holding). Employee put chicken inside oven to reheat, and onions on top of stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed At kitchen small reach in cooler, According to cook items placed in cooler around 6:30 Am. pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); chorizo (51F - Cold Holding) Employee moved items to another reach in cooler .for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon on top of box of plantains. Manager stored raw bacon on a different shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. Observed employee touched nose, no gloves change no hands washing observed, before handling clean utensils to prepare sandwich at from counter area. Manager coached employees on proxy glove use and hand washing procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not labeled. Manager labeled product **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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at service window. Manager put paper towels on dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed At coffee station non food grade brush in use. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomatoes sauce in a plastic container not date marked inside reach in cooler next to cook line also flans not date marked behind front counter . As per employee prepared food items last Friday. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at preparation area and kitchen areas no signs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at back preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. mashed potatoes flour, flour containers no labeled. Employee labeled food containers with common name. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 compartment sink standing water on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at preparation areas soiled floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on chest freezer at storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
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 inside panko, and rice containers. Manager stored scoops with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
23
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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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 cook touched face, no hand washing, manipulating food. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove changing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside walk in cooler containers with cooked pork, and cooked black beans Accor to the man prepared the day bey no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen and interior of walk in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at preparation area no sign available.
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets tor in vertical cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen under fo container.
21-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at preparation areas wall soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating at preparation area. Manager coached employee about eating in unauthorized area or while prep food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on hand was sink at kitchen.
29-11-4
50
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken containers stored over onions inside walk in cooler. Employee stored raw chicken on bot shelf away from onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed Training done an April 2022, Missing expiration dates.
53B-10-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with ground beef tubes inside walk in cooler. Employee stored ground beef tubes container in top of a plastic milk crate more than six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at storage area reach in coolers interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
52
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of fabuloso missing label. Operator added label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: At time of callback inspection observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked containers above three compartment sink. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: At time of callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at front counter. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: At time of callback inspection Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in storage room **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: At time of callback inspection observed Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen and preparation room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: At time of callback inspection Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen and preparation room **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Criollita Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Criollita Cafeteria on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Criollita Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at La Criollita Cafeteria.
How does La Criollita Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Criollita Cafeteria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Criollita Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Criollita Cafeteria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Criollita Cafeteria 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 Criollita Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Criollita Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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