La Santamaria
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025
95
Score
Public records show nine inspections at La Santamaria stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
La Santamaria's latest score of 95 sits above the Miami average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink.
29-20-5
95
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not identified.
02D-01-5
90
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked chicken. Operator placed raw beef at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded beef inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
74
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham stored inside supermarket bag inside the reach in freezer. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken and raw pork. Employee placed raw chicken at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 78°F after running for about 5 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached 78°F after running for about 5 minutes. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked. Chicken inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board not longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle stored inside the reach in cooler.Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
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 handle not stored above seasoning. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
47
Dec 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw meat. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind a small refrigerator next to the dry storage of the food truck, also 1 live roach inside the refrigerator where they keep the sauces.
35A-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container without handle used to get oil .
14-01-5
70
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Yuca (107 F - Hot Holding); Potatoes (113 F - Hot Holding) at stove. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator turn on the stove to reheat the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over plantains at reach in cooler. Operator moved the raw fish to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
64
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Santamaria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Santamaria on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Santamaria?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Santamaria.
How does La Santamaria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Santamaria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Santamaria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Santamaria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Santamaria 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 Santamaria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Santamaria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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