La Reina Restaurant

529 Nw 12 Ave, Miami, FL 33136

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, La Reina Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottle of sodas stored on the floor that the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

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 - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

05-10-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler.

23-24-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Outside parking lot.

36-11-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

21-10-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked food Not Covered inside walk in cooler.

08B-12-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

11-07-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen can opener with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Reina Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Reina Restaurant on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Reina Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Reina Restaurant.

How does La Reina Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Reina Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Reina Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Reina Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Reina Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Reina Restaurant inspected?

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

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