Las Terrazas Cafeteria Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Las Terrazas Cafeteria Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 20 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Las Terrazas Cafeteria Restaurant's 47 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over mojo inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed egg on prep table. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed eggs inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed black beans (86F - Reheating) inside steam table. As per operator for less than 2 hrs. Operator placed product on stove for proper reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed windex and fabuloso inside spray bottle at front counter. Operator labeled products. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oranges stored on floor behind front counter. Operator placed oranges at 6 inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature inside triple sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee peeling taro without hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
47
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with beans (92F - Hot Holding) inside steam table. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed product inside oven for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 10 units of elbow salad and 6 bread pudding slices inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator was unable to provide invoice. Operator segregated. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-04-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi inside ROP package inside walk in cooler. Operator open the packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of limes and a case of sweet potatoes stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator placed products at 6 inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside walk in in cooler. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
61
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef liver stored over cooked lamb inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to washing area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board on prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with onions stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic containers not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
41
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee did not wash hands before engaging in sandwich preparation.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in Nonfood-grade bags inside white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed sugar stored inside Nonfood-grade container at front counter.
14-15-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 mahi-mahi (40F - Cold Holding) thawed inside package stored inside walk in cooler. As per employee for 2 days. Employee discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed two individuals faucets no vacuum breaker one hose connected on hot water.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to store metal container. Employee removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 expired food handler certificate for Haidee on 6-3-23.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per employee it was made two days ago. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by 2 big plastic containers. Employee removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty at kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned plates not protected on shelve over preparation table.
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 mahi-mahi (40F - Cold Holding) thawed inside ROP stored inside walk in cooler. As per employee for 2 days. Employee discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on preparation table across cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and glasses on shelves next to clean plates across cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knives stored between two preparation tables at kitchen.
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris on preparation table across cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal containers stored on shelve under preparation table.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic containers box stored on floor next to mop sink.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken, raw steak, cooked black beans, raw pork chops not covered stored inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) thawing at room temperature inside triple sink. As per employee for less than 10 mins. Employee placed products inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelve stands with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with salt not properly labeled on preparation table across cook line.
02D-01-5
14
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen oxtail stored in a Nonfood-grade bag inside white chest freezer. Employee replaced the food products. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged in the proper order the food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8 raw mahi still in package no longer frozen inside walk in cooler. Employee segregated food products.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (53F - Cooling from ambient) at beverage reach in cooler at front counter as per employee 30 minutes ago. Also observed cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee for 2 hours inside single door reach in cooler at front counter. Employee placed the cream cheese inside beverage reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (128F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at kitchen. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee placed the rice inside oven for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at kitchen. Employee diluted with water and last reading Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in between of fryer and 3 compartment sink. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fish stock , cooked pork and chicken soup as per employee was prepared for more than 2 days stored inside walk in cooler without date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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 employee training expired on 6/23 for Haidee.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in between of fryer and 3 compartment sink. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris on preparation table across 3 compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand wash sink blocked by degreaser container.
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling vents and tiles soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 8 raw mahi still in package no longer frozen inside walk in cooler. Employee segregated food products. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on preparation station across stove.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed single door reach in cooler in disrepair at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice stored on kitchen floor. Also observed one case of water bottles stored on bar floor. Employee replaced the rice and water.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer. Also observed in standing reach in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside single door reach in cooler at front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in between of fryer and 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed trays used for food service not inverted over preparation shelves across 3 compartment sink.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored ground beef, chicken soup, pork, raw chicken not covered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
13
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 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 steak in rack inside walk-in cooler, employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled green cutting board.
22-02-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours, inside walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled with common name.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside salt container.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bananas stored on floor under 3 compartment sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer in kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in salt container next to flat grill. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in salt container next to flat grill.
02D-01-5
37
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-03: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Observed some tiles are change. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-03: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked ribs not covered in cart inside walk in cooler. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-03: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Still observed. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Terrazas Cafeteria Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Terrazas Cafeteria Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Terrazas Cafeteria Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Las Terrazas Cafeteria Restaurant.
How does Las Terrazas Cafeteria Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Las Terrazas Cafeteria Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Las Terrazas Cafeteria Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Las Terrazas Cafeteria Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Las Terrazas Cafeteria 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 Las Terrazas Cafeteria Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Terrazas Cafeteria Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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