La Terraza Cafe & Bar

1109 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at La Terraza Cafe & Bar, the earliest from 2022. La Terraza Cafe & Bar was last inspected on Sep 18, 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.

When inspectors have written things up, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Miami restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen reach in cooler.

14-33-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Corrected On-Site**

21-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Around three compartment sink.

36-36-4

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

24-05-4

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees touching soiled cutting boards and then engaging in food preparation.

12A-29-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Plant food and syrup date of production 6-16-25 inside front service cooler.

02C-01-5

Basic - Tray of fruits in contact with ice, inside ice container, front service area. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In food preparation area.

21-12-4

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

05-10-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-09-4

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

24-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area

36-32-5

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

14-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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

24-05-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most coolers in the kitchen area.

14-33-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Terraza Cafe & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Terraza Cafe & Bar on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Terraza Cafe & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Terraza Cafe & Bar.

How does La Terraza Cafe & Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Terraza Cafe & Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has La Terraza Cafe & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Terraza Cafe & Bar 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 Terraza Cafe & Bar 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 Terraza Cafe & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Terraza Cafe & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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