La Portena Cafeteria

1985-1987 Sw 8Th Street, Miami, FL 33135

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, La Portena Cafeteria has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 29, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Kitchen: raw chicken stored above cooked rice **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men restroom

31B-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen and Men restroom

31B-04-4

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Portena Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Portena Cafeteria on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does La Portena Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Portena Cafeteria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Portena Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Portena Cafeteria have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Portena Cafeteria 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 Portena Cafeteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Portena Cafeteria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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