La Llorona
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited La Llorona nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Doral restaurant scene, where the average is 73, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in handwashing sink at front counter with plastic bottles and metal lids in it. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle in diced onions at front counter. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at front counter soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in freezer at main kitchen area soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
78
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef consome (101F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Operator reheated to a temperature of 186F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Observed Cecila employed ,ore than sixty days with no proof of any training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer next to prep sink. **Warning**
21-12-4
74
May 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed slipper missing vacuum breaker at mop sink at ice machine area, this is located in a shared area that is used by all licensees at location.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw chicken stored at walk-in cooler next to management office. Coached operator on correct procedures and product was correctly arranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in freezer gaskets across from walk-in cooler and top edge of ice machine door frame soiled. Manager asked staff to clean. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed no splash guard between hand sink and food preparation sink.
24-27-4
61
Aug 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed paper towel dispenser at handwash sink unable to dispense paper towels.
31B-05-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
70
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
78
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine located at shared kitchen area, not sanitizing properly, tested at 0ppm. Establishment has a three compartment sink using quaternary sanitizer, advised to sanitize dishware at three compartment sink until dish machine is sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
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. Employee reporting agreement forms provide but not signed by employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters located above fryer station. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a spray bottle of oil, hanging from oven handle not proper identified. **Warning**
02D-01-5
70
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven door handle.
10-20-4
90
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a prep table in front of the sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. I provided the poster. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone in the top of the preparation reach in cooler. The manager moved the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn on the front counter reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a five gallon container of cooking oil on the floor next to the dump sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on the preparation reach in cooler. The manager removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cooking oil in a ecolab spray bottle no labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a container of flour. The manager threw up the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Llorona last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Llorona on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Llorona?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Llorona.
How does La Llorona compare to other restaurants in Doral?
La Llorona most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Doral average of 73.
Has La Llorona's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Llorona have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Llorona 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 Llorona inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Llorona is inspected around three times per year on average.
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