La Rampa Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, La Rampa Restaurant has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
La Rampa Restaurant's latest score of 55 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink area. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mozzarella Shredded Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Minced Garlic in oil Sauce (71F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at pizza station. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator stored inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed chicken breast (46F - Cold Holding); Mixed vegetables (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line area. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator stored inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Observed Minced Garlic in oil Sauce (71F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at pizza station. As per operator for less than 4 hours. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on preparation table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Observed can opener blade soiled on preparation table at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Observed at hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the floor inside walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the floor inside walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
55
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation touching ready to eat toast with bare hands. Employee wash hands and reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 400+ppm) on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employees add more water to solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink area.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mozzarella Shredded Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Minced Garlic in oil Sauce (71F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at pizza station. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator stored inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed chicken breast (46F - Cold Holding); Mixed vegetables (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line area. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator stored inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on preparation table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty preparation table inside kitchen area.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink at kitchen area.
31B-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed 2 waste receptacle with no cover at women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of table next to clean plates at cook line area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at walk in cooler at kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil case stored on the floor next to walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the floor inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
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 scoop handle touching sugar inside plastic container at front counter. Employee removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed smoked pork chop stored uncovered on shelf at walk in cooler. Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mozzarella shredded cheese and Gouda shredded cheese bags thawing at room temperature on top of preparation table in front of walk in cooler. Manager stored bags of cheeses inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution on top of preparation table table at kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified on preparation table at front counter. Also observed floor container not identified on top of reach in cooler at cook line area.
02D-01-5
22
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 raw chicken stored over raw pork inside walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled on prep table across steam table.
22-02-4
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. Observed food employees Darielys and Carolyn no proof of employee training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice, malanga cream, black beans inside walk in cooler without time mark. As per operator for more than 24 hrs. Operator started to put date marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator started to set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-59-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
50
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw eggs over case of sparkling water stored in walk in cooler. During the inspection operator removed items and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By the exit door.
36-32-5
70
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. Operator placed a new paper roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled, located at kitchen areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. During the routine inspection employee placed items correctly.
24-05-4
74
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. Operator placed a new paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs in ambient temperature of 56F. Placed out 30 minutes before inspection, operator placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored in the same container in the reach in cooler. Operator separated. Provided handout to operator of how to properly store food items in the units. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork chucks touching a thank you bag in the walk in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until unit is fixed. Operator called technician during the inspection. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (46F - Cold Holding) at the pizza station reach in cooler, stored for less than 1 hour. Operator placed items inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-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. Emailed form to operator. Printed during the inspection and posted in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and brush inside the handwashing sink at the front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the pizza station. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwashing sink at the front counter 75F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinsing metal containers in the sanitizer solution. Educated employee the correct process to wash rinse and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container with no name label. Operator placed name. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
20
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tiles broken in the kitchen area wall - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tiles broken in the kitchen area wall **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Located at the front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Located at the front counter area. **Time Extended**
29-17-4
90
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Manager stored eggs inside of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Eduardo Puente manager certification expired on January 29/ 2023.
53A-03-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tiles broken in the kitchen area wall
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Located at the front counter area.
29-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mahi-mahi,salmon being thawed at room temperature at the prep sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
55
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Rampa Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Rampa Restaurant on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Rampa Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Rampa Restaurant.
How does La Rampa Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
La Rampa Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has La Rampa Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Rampa Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Rampa Restaurant 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 Rampa Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Rampa Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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