La Nueva Catrachitas Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
47
Score
Across the available record, La Nueva Catrachitas Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 12, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting La Nueva Catrachitas Restaurant on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (52F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per person in charge for approximately 30 minutes prior.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beans.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and white rice inside RIC no date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
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. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
47
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in the lounge area with water damage.
36-34-5
74
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles showing water damage in front of restaurant.
36-32-5
95
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee was not using sanitizer after rinsing utensils at 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached how to sanitize utensils.
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans at 59° F as per operator less than 2 hours. Operation placed beans inside reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sausage stored inside supermarket bag inside the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed cooked foods inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator foods were cooked no more than 2 days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women bathroom's door does not close completely.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple plastic containers used as scoop inside rice, flour and beans. Operator removed them. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 plastic containers with sugar, flour and beans stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with maseca not identified.
02D-01-5
47
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the woman's bathroom. Operator provided paper. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried beans prepared onsite not date marked. As per operator they were placed inside the reach in cooler yesterday night.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired Oct 1, 2020.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the woman's bathroom.Operator placed the sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven handle. Operator removed it and washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pot stored on the floor with meat in standing water. Operator removed the meat from water and removed the pot from the floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed a strainer stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored between the wall and the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed it and washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 bags of meat in standing water inside a pot place on the floor in the kitchen area. Operator was coached how to properly thaw food.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed at men restroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Nueva Catrachitas Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Nueva Catrachitas Restaurant on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Nueva Catrachitas Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Nueva Catrachitas Restaurant.
How does La Nueva Catrachitas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Nueva Catrachitas Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Nueva Catrachitas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Nueva Catrachitas Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Nueva Catrachitas Restaurant 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 Nueva Catrachitas Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Nueva Catrachitas Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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