La Mesa Catracha
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, La Mesa Catracha has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
La Mesa Catracha scores about where you'd expect for a North Miami restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Frozen chicken over frozen beef.
08A-17-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer ice buildup inside.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
78
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food item held for more 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop touching ice. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven door handle. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
78
Sep 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New owner, added reach in coolers and steaming table in kitchen area. **Warning**
51-16-7
74
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator made some changes (remodeled) in the establishment. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Form was provided to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand washing sink at front counter **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. No sanitizing properly. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
47
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big six poster was provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris inside and grease under cooking equipments. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters greasy. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Mesa Catracha last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Mesa Catracha on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Mesa Catracha?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Mesa Catracha.
How does La Mesa Catracha compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
La Mesa Catracha most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Miami average of 80.
Has La Mesa Catracha's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Mesa Catracha have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Mesa Catracha 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 Mesa Catracha inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Mesa Catracha is inspected around two times per year on average.
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