La Finca Nica

350 Nw 54 St, Miami, FL 33137

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, La Finca Nica has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “no quaternary chemical test kit provided”, which has been cited four times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting La Finca Nica on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean containers stored inside hand sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers.

16-46-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee cup with milk stored on top of the prep table. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a beach cooler with plantains, yuca and sweet plantains frozen stored on floor. As per employee received it less than one hour. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knives stored between reach in cooler and wall. **Repeat Violation**

10-17-4

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored inside ziplock bag stored over a shredded cabbage container at reach in cooler by fryer. Manager rearranged products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.

51-13-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 4 pairs of knives stored between reach in cooler and wall.

10-17-4

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.

36-68-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Finca Nica last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Finca Nica on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Finca Nica?

Across the inspection record, “no quaternary chemical test kit provided” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Finca Nica.

How does La Finca Nica compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Finca Nica most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Finca Nica's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Finca Nica 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 Finca Nica inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Finca Nica is inspected around three times per year on average.

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