La Portena Cafeteria No. 3

503 Sw 17 Ave, Miami, FL 33135

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show six inspections at La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 15, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Stand up reach in cooler (middle) in the kitchen: cooked chicken (48F 50F - Cooling). As per operator, cooked last night and was stored inside the reach in cooler overnight. **Warning**

01B-36-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler: raw beef stored above chicken tequenos. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Stand up reach in cooler (middle) in the kitchen: cooked chicken (48F 50F - Cooling). As per operator, cooked last night and was stored inside the reach in cooler overnight. Discussed the proper cooling methods with the operator and provided the handout. Operator discarded. **Warning**

03D-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men restroom and front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men restroom and front counter . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women restroom missing toilet seat. **Warning**

32-05-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Kitchen. **Warning**

29-18-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach in cooler doors not staying closed. (When one door is closed, the pother door pops open) advised operator to only store food that is not Time/temperature controlled food. (TCS)

14-11-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter

31B-04-4

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. B6 the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.

36-27-5

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. Employees on duty signed during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen, observed a bag of raw beef stored inside the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the oven door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by the office.

22-20-5

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back Men restroom. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.

31B-04-4

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom, missing the toilet seat.

32-05-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Mar 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Portena Cafeteria No. 3?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Portena Cafeteria No. 3.

How does La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Portena Cafeteria No. 3's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 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 No. 3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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