Las Tres Huastecas Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
29
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Las Tres Huastecas Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); ground beef (59F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler cook line. As per cook for less than 2 hours. Cook placed products in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce at reach in cooler near exit door. Cook stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath shelves next to mop sink. Employee stored chemicals properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink block by white reach in freezer/ cooler located in the kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink used for stored dirty dishes located in the kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves throughout the kitchen rusted.
22-31-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop rice across cook line. Employee removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board at three compartment sink has cut mark and soiled.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under cooking equipments at cook line. Observed floor soiled under preparation table.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease accumulation. Observed handwash sink interior soiled with food debris located in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor at reach in freezer / reach in cooler near mop sink.
36-64-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water stored at reach in cooler near exit door. Coached employee.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink located in the kitchen.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris at mop sink and under the three compartment sink. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
29
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath the preparation table.
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment preparing,serving,selling food and beverages to customers with an expired license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw whole fish stored in white standing reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several plastic containers stored in front of the hand sink, located at preparation kitchen and. During the inspection employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 3 doors reach in freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish fillets being thawed at room temperature on a preparation table. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee moved fish to the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
50
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 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 shell eggs stored above fish inside the reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Employee provided soap.
31B-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee removed it.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interiorhave accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef stored in the preparation. Employee was coached how to thaw food properly. Employee placed food inside the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a cup with coffee stored in a food preparation table. Employee removed it. **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a cup with coffee stored in a food preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
14-69-4
55
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed some metal bars stored inside the hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Employee provided it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Erika 3 months.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee it was cooked 2 days ago.
02C-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 a bowl used as scoop inside the flour. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water @80° F
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not identified at the front counter. Employee labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the flour. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employees drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation table. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the exit door at the back.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
45
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink is not accessible for employees because there is a shelf blocking the access. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee provided bleach and set up the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles ,oil, and beans stored on the floor. Employee removed them from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 compartment sink is leaking. Employee set up a container with bleach to sanitize dishes. Also observed reach in cooler it is not working. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups used as scoop inside the flour. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
52
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Aug 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Tres Huastecas Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Tres Huastecas Restaurant on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Tres Huastecas Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Las Tres Huastecas Restaurant.
How does Las Tres Huastecas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Las Tres Huastecas Restaurant most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Las Tres Huastecas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Las Tres Huastecas Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Las Tres Huastecas 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 Tres Huastecas Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Tres Huastecas Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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