La Nueva Alameda
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited La Nueva Alameda nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
“Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed 2 flying insects flying around in the dry storage area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside handwashing sink. Operator removed onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids and no labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3CS with chlorine sanitizer at a 400PPM. Operator diluted the sanitizer to 100PPM onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a pill container next to dry seasoning in kitchen area.
41-07-4
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 beef over salmon inside of reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind the cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces and no labels throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels next to handwashing sink in kitchen area. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans, beef stew, chicken stew, and yuca with no date marked inside walk in cooler. As per operator food was made more than 24 hours ago.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle hanging from mop sink with a pink chemical inside and no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Hood system in kitchen. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler door.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles in kitchen prep area with no labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine by beverage cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage like substance on ceiling in dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board on prep table in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table in kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking a beverage while at the front counter.
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of oranges on the floor inside walk in cooler. Observed oil containers on the floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
33
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook removed his gloves after cooking pork and touched his face put on new gloves without washing his hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pan with utensils in the hand wash sink by the triple sink. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on a cutting board. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the cook wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a tong on the oven door. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty Gatorade on the top shelf in a reach in cooler. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
52
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in plastic containers of rice and beans.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef defrosting in a metal pan in the back of the kitchen. The cook put in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over empanadas containing cooked chicken and cooked beef. Observed raw seafood mix stored over cooked chicken tacos **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed soup (60F - Cold Holding); cooked red beans (60F - Cooling), as per owner soup and beans were cooked and placed in cooler night prior to inspection **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup (60F - Cold Holding); cooked red beans (60F - Cooling); milk (48F - Cold Holding), as per owner soup and beans were cooked and placed in cooler night prior to inspection, milk was purchased approximately 2 hpurs ago, operator moved milk to separate reach in cooler to cool down **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed box of hand soap stored on top of box of single service bowls **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser with no label **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in front of womens bathroom door **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door at front counter area not closing **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of cooking oil stored on floor. Operator lifted off floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
26
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag used to store bread and raw fish operator wrapped items in plastic and placed in non food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
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 milk (80F - Hot Holding); croquettes (120F - Hot Holding), as per operator milk was out for approximately 1 hour, croquettes were placed in hot holding unit approximately 2 hours ago. Operator began reheating both items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to rear door blocked by buckets operator removed buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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/ Observed manager Wilfredo arrived after inspection start time **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator began cleaning inside of ice bin **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used to scoop cheese has no handle operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler in kitchen area in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Rice stored on floor. Operator lifted off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Nueva Alameda last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Nueva Alameda on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Nueva Alameda?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Nueva Alameda.
How does La Nueva Alameda compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Nueva Alameda most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Nueva Alameda's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Nueva Alameda have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Nueva Alameda 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 Nueva Alameda inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Nueva Alameda is inspected around three times per year on average.
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