La Libertad Market Cafeteria
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
33
Score
Across the available record, La Libertad Market Cafeteria has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. La Libertad Market Cafeteria was last inspected on Nov 18, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 15 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
18
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled at front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed back area three compartment sink faucet in disrepair and leaking water. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked shredded chickens not covered at RIC by entrance. Coached manager on correct procedure.
08B-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor by white chest freezers.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed plastic water bottles inside reach-in cooler at front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff wearing watch while preparing food at front counter.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on floor under cooling units at back area near dry storage.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles and milk stored on floor at walk-in cooler and plastic container of mayonnaise on floor near kitchen area entrance. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to three compartment sink at kitchen entrance.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed all white chest freezers with ice buildup inside.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed all lights not shielded at dry storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler and at bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled and all reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers gaskets soiled. Observed inside of reach-in coolers and reach-in freezer with food debris at back area near dry storage.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef defrosting at 3CS next to walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure.
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at warewashing/ preparation area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled trough out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler.
29-11-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed dry storage area using wood not sealed as shelving.
14-06-4
33
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook rubbing hands for less than 10 second, coached employee and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce and bread stored inside thank you bag at reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (119F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table front counter. As per manager for approximately 2 hours prior, advised operator to reheat product.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bread inside reach in cooler at front counter area.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed big trash can blocking hand washing sink at kitchen area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by walk in cooler.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of maximum cold holding temperature, coached operator.
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork chunks inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable at front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pans of cooked pork and gallons of milk stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at kitchen entrance by 3 compartment sink.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at all handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at front counter.
23-03-4
27
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade in contact with cook food inside Atosa cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
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 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
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef thawed in room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Most kitchen handwashing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
35
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: At callback no change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: At callback no change. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 56 live roaches in the following areas: 20 under triple sink in back of restaurant 4 at slicer 6 under oven in back room 6 under water heater 10 under mop sink 10 between wall and reach in freezer in back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed 11 live roaches in the following areas: 1 live under ice machine in prep area 1 under clean equipment storage shelf in prep area 2 live under soda storage shelves in back kitchen 1:live under small pizza oven in back room 1 live at water heater 1 live on wall at triple sink 3 live at reach in freezer behind prep area 1 live on floor in back kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: At callback no change **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in hall leading to employee restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed 20 dead roaches in the following areas: 1 dead roach under coffee equipment at front service area 2 dead roaches under reach in deep freezer across from ice machine 3 dead roaches under triple sink in prep area 2 dead roaches under shelves with beer 4 dead roaches under reach-in cooler/ freezers behind prep area 6 dead under dry food storage area 1 dead in employee restroom 1 dead in hall area leading to employee restroom. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
74
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 56 live roaches in the following areas: 20 under triple sink in back of restaurant 4 at slicer 6 under oven in back room 6 under water heater 10 under mop sink 10 between wall and reach in freezer in back kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (45F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler at front service line. Employee stated the milk was out to make a few coffees and then placed back in cooler. Employee will leave milk in cooler to chill. Also, cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator stated the pork may have been out after making empanadas. Rest of temps in same reach-in cooler 41F and below. Operator took lid off container to chill pork. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked fish (95F - Hot Holding); cooked black beans (97F - Hot Holding) in front display food warmer. Operator turned up warmer in area of fish and beans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes and utensils without washing hands in between. Also, employee touching phone and then touched utensils to serve food without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands without using soap. No soap available at start of inspection for employees to use. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink and employees able to use soap when washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat black beans in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed black beans to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and blade of slicer soiled. Also, cutting board at reach-in cooler at front service line and cutting board in prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store equipment. Employee removed lids from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/ More than four employees working and preparing food without a CFM.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter, at hand wash sink next to triple sink, and no paper towels at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Operator replenished paper towels at all hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf on front service line. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in hall leading to employee restroom. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense beans and rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored on multiple shelves in dry food storage and on equipment in kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in prep area. Also, bag of onions in crate on floor in prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in prep area and behind mop sink area in disrepair.
36-24-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in prep area and kitchen areas **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
13
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in back prep table by three compartment sink
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. I front of soda cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-11-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen area
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area in front of chess freezer.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine prep area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a tile ready to fall above coffee station
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots stored not inverted next to three compartment sink.
24-05-4
58
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed preparation table shelf and legs rusted at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Equipment in poor repair. Observed preparation table shelf and legs rusted at preparation area **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at storage area several lights not working. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Observed at storage area several lights not working. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area and by front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Observed wall soiled at kitchen area and by front counter. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Libertad Market Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Libertad Market Cafeteria on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Libertad Market Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Libertad Market Cafeteria.
How does La Libertad Market Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Libertad Market Cafeteria most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Libertad Market Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Libertad Market Cafeteria have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Libertad Market Cafeteria 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 Libertad Market Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Libertad Market Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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