La Uchirena Rapid Food

7878 Nw 52 St, Doral, FL 33166
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited La Uchirena Rapid Food six times, with records going back to 2023. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about nine violations before that.

“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.

La Uchirena Rapid Food's latest score of 67 falls below the Doral average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Silvana Montero, 1/19/2021. Servsafe, EXPIRED. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS by kitchen entrance. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle used to stored chlorine unlabeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two ice bags used for drinks stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator removed both bags from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shredded chicken container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
67
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork on a raw chicken box inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored meats according to safety protocols. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed condensed milk bottle unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef soup and condensed milk plastic containers stored on Walk in coolers eliminated floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets used for beverages.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pumpkin cream container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under three compartment sink.
29-11-4
67
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken over vegetables inside Walk in freezer. Operator stored food correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife storage on prep table in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled over mop sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic jars not inverted on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator inverted jars. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle touching seafood inside walk in cooler. Operator stored spoon correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked seafood and chicken containers uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered both containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator reset three compartment sink and observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef belly stored n thank you bags in Walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over soups inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and beef soups not properly date marked inside Walk in cooler. As per Operator food was cooked last Saturday October 19th, 2024. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside brown rice container under prep table in kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed mayo boxes stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed boxes from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons faces up over three compartment sink. Operator stored utensils faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed water and oil bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
37
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pair of gloves stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with chlorine not labeled by three compartment sink. Operator labeled spry bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers, flour bags, and plastic bottles of water stored on Dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on floor under three compartment sink. Operator removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container by coffee machine at front counter. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator provided a hair restraint to employee. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
64
Nov 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a garbage can in front of the hand wash sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed foods stored on the floor of walk in freezer. Operator was advised to store food at least 6 inches off the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drain boards or equivalent for air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the unisex bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tequeños dough not covered inside the walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with flour not identified.
02D-01-5
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Uchirena Rapid Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Uchirena Rapid Food on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Uchirena Rapid Food?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Uchirena Rapid Food.

How does La Uchirena Rapid Food compare to other restaurants in Doral?

La Uchirena Rapid Food most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 74.

Has La Uchirena Rapid Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Uchirena Rapid Food have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Uchirena Rapid Food 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 Uchirena Rapid Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Uchirena Rapid Food is inspected around three times per year on average.