Lamacarena Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Lamacarena Restaurant has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Lamacarena Restaurant's latest score of 47 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in reach in cooler across from preparation table Observed raw chicken stored over fruit pulp in reach in freezer to the left of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Darinel and Ana, as per person in charge hired more than 60 days, engaging in food preparation without proof of state training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used at coffe station at front counter.
14-14-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer in establishment during time of inspection.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal speaker on shelf above preparation table across from steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of dry beans and bags of rice stored on floor of dry storage closet. Observed case of water bottle stored on floor of dry storage closet. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed protein shake stored in drink cooler across from three compartment sink at front counter. Employee removed drink from reach in cooler. Observed water bottle in reach in cooler across from preparation table in kitchen. Operator removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from front counter
29-49-6
47
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front counter cooler for containers of rice pudding, as per operator made 2 days ago. Observed at standing reach in cooler units in the kitchen with cooled chicken and pork not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at rear of kitchen above reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed grease and water damage throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at lobby storage area a bag of dry beans and plastic water bottles stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest freezer in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for microwave at kitchen entrance prep shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Observed at kitchen standing reach in coolers and freezer. Exterior covers missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers at entrance of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at standing reach in cooler units. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at kitchen reach in cooler for a container of ham croquettes. Observed at front counter a bowl of sugar stored uncovered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. Observed for women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
38-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
50
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 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 expired for only certified manager Jorge Cabrera 10/14/2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide any training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front counter cooler for containers of rice pudding, as per operator made 2 days ago. Observed at standing reach in cooler units in the kitchen with cooled chicken and pork not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at rear of kitchen above reach in coolers. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed grease and water damage throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at lobby storage area a bag of dry beans and plastic water bottles stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for microwave at kitchen entrance prep shelf. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Observed at kitchen standing reach in coolers and freezer. Exterior covers missing. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers at entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at standing reach in cooler units. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at kitchen reach in cooler for a container of ham croquettes. Observed at front counter a bowl of sugar stored uncovered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. Observed for women's bathroom. **Warning**
38-10-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
41
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans, cooked pork, and cooked ground beef not date marked stored inside reach in cooler. As per operator was made one day prior to inspection
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled under prep table
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with stains in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of limes stored on floor in kitchen area. Operator placed limes inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at standing reach in cooler rusted **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked black beans and cooked pork stored not covered inside reach in cooler in prep area **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature on rack near reach in freezer
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on prep table
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled at prep reach in cooler
02D-01-5
50
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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 above raw pork located in the standing reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm. Operator diluted to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Yanisey M, Zaylis L, Yoanet M as per operator all working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above prep counter/ slicer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled drinking water stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the 4 door unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork being thawed on the storage shelf located in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on the prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
47
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef located in the 4 door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 beef patties stored above tequenos located in the domestic reach in freezer. Observed raw beef stored above sweet plantains located in the standing reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water , jug containing cooking oil stored on the dry storage floor . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the front counter,chest unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of bulk harina, chicharo bins soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the 4 door unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above cooked beef,malanga located in the standing reach in cooler,sideunit. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
47
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prep unit:; sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); sliced swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); chorizo (50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.as per operator from yesterday. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot box; croquettes (126F - Hot Holding) Operator adjusted thermostat for increased temperature. 2nd temperature at 166°F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. prep unit:; sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); sliced swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); chorizo (50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
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 for the bulk flour bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo food containers stored on top of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed utility pipes by the hand wash sink in the kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk bins:rice,beans,flour not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense raw beans from bulk bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler opposite cookline,prep unit, at the time of the inspection ambient temperature at approximately 47°F. prep unit:; sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); sliced swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); chorizo (50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lamacarena Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lamacarena Restaurant on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lamacarena Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Lamacarena Restaurant.
How does Lamacarena Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Lamacarena Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Lamacarena Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lamacarena Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lamacarena Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Lamacarena Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lamacarena Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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