La Habanera Cafeteria
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited La Habanera Cafeteria eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; La Habanera Cafeteria is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container stored in hand sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors reach in freezer interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
82
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 doors glass standing reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles throughout the establishment.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on the floor. Observed raw pork sirloin stored in a plastic container placed on the floor. During the inspection employee removed item from the floor and placed it in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors standing reach in freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork sirloin thawing at room temperature inside a plastic bucket. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles containing oil and various sauces without proper labeling.
02D-01-5
67
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
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
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area
36-27-5
55
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Kitchen refrigerator.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Heavy grease buildup kitchen stove.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Pans of food on floor inside walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
70
Jun 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm).
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding) stored in the white reach in cooler in the kitchen area as per operator less than 1 hour, operator placed food in the walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (120F - Hot Holding) in the rice cooker as per operator less than 1 hour, operator placed food in the microwave to reheat it.
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored inside the walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter tiles.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket broken at the front counter area.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table. **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Habanera Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Habanera Cafeteria on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Habanera Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Habanera Cafeteria.
How does La Habanera Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Habanera Cafeteria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Habanera Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Habanera Cafeteria have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Habanera 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 Habanera Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Habanera Cafeteria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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