La Portena Cafeteria 2
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
50
Score
La Portena Cafeteria 2 has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about nine violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
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.
11-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand wash sink front counter area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser.
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located front counter area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
50
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed raw pork solid frozen stored on top of the grill. Operator stored under running water inside three compartment sink kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holed in ceiling kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter and kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Located front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
10-12-5
70
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cook onions inside reach in cooler. Manager store properly during inspection.
08A-02-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area and kitchen. Operated provided during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
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 red beans no date mark. As per operator beans was made yesterday.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container with Sugar and bottled of water located front counter area.
08B-38-4
55
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Glass beer bottle used as a tortilla roller.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine.
16-33-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container with cook oil kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef inside metal container solid frozen. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
43
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice inside reach in cooler kitchen. Operator rearranged at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter and kitchen area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cooked oil stored near mop sink kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Men's bathroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator discard the water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at cook line area.
38-07-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Located near mop sink.
33-31-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
45
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Plastic container stored on floor kitchen with flour not covered over night.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding) located on the top of the prep table less than four hours. Operator stored inside reach in cooler kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Plastic container stored on floor kitchen with flour not covered over night.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed vegetables inside reach in cooler kitchen. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board and plastic containers inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Reina Nicholson.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed plastic container with plastic lids stored on floor kitchen. Operator store properly during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-07-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Kitchen.
29-03-4
27
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathrooms. Observed operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bathrooms. Observed operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located front counter area.
10-08-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Mens bathroom.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens bathroom.
31B-04-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Portena Cafeteria 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Portena Cafeteria 2 on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Portena Cafeteria 2?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Portena Cafeteria 2.
How does La Portena Cafeteria 2 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Portena Cafeteria 2 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Portena Cafeteria 2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Portena Cafeteria 2 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Portena Cafeteria 2 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 Portena Cafeteria 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Portena Cafeteria 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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