La Jato Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited La Jato Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed blue plastic barrel used to cool chicha morada inside walk in cooler.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside walk in freezer raw beef , seafood mix, raw fish stored next to each other (touching) no properly segregated.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jar inside hand wash sink front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stains and a hole on a ceiling tile from counter area.
36-32-5
64
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters, and gaskets in reach in coolers at kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee washing hands with soiled gloves on, inside 3 compartment sink Manager coached employee on proper hand wash and gloves use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee was wash hands inside 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed jars containing chicha morada prepared 3 days ago, according to manager No date labeled. Manager labeled jars. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters, and gaskets in reach in coolers at kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
64
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to fryer threaded faucet no vacuum breaker at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Manager prepared new sanitizer solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at kitchen not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
52
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to fryer threaded faucet no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Manager prepared new sanitizer solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed ho filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area two missing ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at prep area kitchen not inverted. Employee inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on the floor next to reach in cooler front counter. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
58
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at kitchen cleaning gloves with towel, the handle raw beef. No hand wash, no gloves changed. Manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen next to fryer no vacuum breaker on faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelve under prep table at kitchen by reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen floor area cracked tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer, box with fish and bags containing beef stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen above fryer.
36-36-4
50
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed Home Depot buckets used to store chicken broth and fish broth. Employee discarded buckets and stored broths on food grade plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at bar area sanitizer bucket Chlorine 200ppm Employee prepared new sanitizer solution Chlo100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container with cooked rice inside walk in cooler,according to the chef prepared the day before no date labeled. Chef labeled rice container with preparation date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 112f on top of stove. Cook turn burner on to heat up utensils water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
41
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front counter hand washing sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in the kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located by the back door.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn in.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of fish fillets stored on walk-in freezer floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Jato Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Jato Restaurant on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Jato Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Jato Restaurant.
How does La Jato Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
La Jato Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has La Jato Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Jato Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Jato Restaurant 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 Jato Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Jato Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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