La Ferneteria

230 Nw 24 St, Miami, FL 33127

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

High Risk

La Ferneteria appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

La Ferneteria's latest score of 43 falls below the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025. Owner payed license while inspection is being conducted. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

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 first, instructed employee on proper method. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

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.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed No soap at handsink across cook line.

31B-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in cooler door handles soiled throughout kitchen area. Observed Handsink across cook line soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink.

36-27-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area.

36-34-5

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed gauges not working.

16-38-5

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic containers with flour and sugar not labeled behind preparation area . Manager labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-02-4

Intermediate - Plastic bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic bottle with soap not labeled behind bar counter. Manager labeled properly during inspection.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with food residue in preparation area. Next to ice machines. Manager cleaned properly during inspection.. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw chicken and raw beef being stored on the floor inside walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.observed ice scoop on top of ice machine next to handwashing sink. At preparation area. Manager removed , washes and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign inside men bathroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean serving plates not inverted behind bar counter. Manager inverted during inspection.

24-05-4

Sep 23, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Ferneteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Ferneteria on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does La Ferneteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Ferneteria most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Ferneteria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Ferneteria have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Ferneteria 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 Ferneteria inspected?

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

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