La Nuera Era Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
52
Score
La Nuera Era Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting La Nuera Era Cafe on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over pork inside reach in freezer.
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese not covered inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
52
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed frozen pork over frozen fish fillets inside reach in freezer next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line from A/C unit leading into handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test strips that expired on April 2025.
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed in both men and women restroom.
32-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in cooler in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling vent missing. Observed above 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover on waste receptacle in women's restroom as it was in disrepair.
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on cutting boards on kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on top of prep table in kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer next to cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior inside both reach in coolers by ice machine in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in a plastic container under prep table in kitchen area.
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef and beans stored inside reach in cooler and not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
39
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (104F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (113F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the steam table for less than 2 hours as per operator. Operator placed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sugar, salt, rice and beans with no name labels.
02D-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains, containers with beans, rice, sugar and salt stored on the floor in the kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
61
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
50-09-4
90
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the reach in cooler. The cook moved the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed the hand sink is out of order.
31A-12-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided and put on the wall. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the only hand sink is not in service, employees are washing hands in the triple sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
50
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruit in the upright refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a Apache of water bottles on the floor at the kitchen entrance. The manager moved the bottles to a shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the reach in cooler across from the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large container of salt not labeled by the ice machine.
02D-01-5
47
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat beans. Operator moved eggs to bottom of separate reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (48F - Hot Holding), as per operator item was cooked at approximately 10 am today operator moved item to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by employee drinks, Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned interior of ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler in disrepair in kitchen area **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Nuera Era Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Nuera Era Cafe on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Nuera Era Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Nuera Era Cafe.
How does La Nuera Era Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Nuera Era Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Nuera Era Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Nuera Era Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Nuera Era Cafe 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 Nuera Era Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Nuera Era Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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