La Family Cafeteria
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, La Family Cafeteria has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “employee personal items stored” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell on prep table, employee relocated the ell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
90
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 expired food manager certificate for Eduardo Ruffini 01/10/2020.
53A-03-7
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor, staff moved it to pre table rack. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff provided new solution, tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
82
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed omelet sandwich at 50 F inside display at ambient temperature. As per owner, the sandwich was prepared 2 hrs ago. Sandwich was moved to the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 over raw beef at walk in cooler. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above container of onions at walk-in cooler. Operator inverted storage order. **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. Form was provided and posted . **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 operator only has training for one employee and missing three employees ( Saidy , Romina, and Emerly)
53B-02-5
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. Inspector provided operator with form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside grinder coffee at coffee grinder at front counter. Operator placed proper basting brush at coffee grinder. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at preparation table at front kitchen area.
40-06-5
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 - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on the floor under oven in kitchen. Operator placed containers of oil on crates off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at front counter. Employees discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hanging to dry at mop sink. Operator inverted mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth not stored in solution at preparation table. Operator placed cloth in solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container containing sugar not labeled under toaster. Employees labeled container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
30
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
14-14-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles in contact with sugar at front counter.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container for sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
74
Aug 23, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided handout via email **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphones on shelf above prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled walk in cooler fan cover
36-50-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt bin not labeled. Cook labeled both bins **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Family Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Family Cafeteria on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Family Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Family Cafeteria.
How does La Family Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Family Cafeteria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Family Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Family Cafeteria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Family Cafeteria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Family Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Family Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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