Los Caneyes Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Los Caneyes Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. On Nov 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Los Caneyes Restaurant trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3CS chlorine sanitizer at 300Ppm+. Operator diluted onsite to 100PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratch her head and continued to work with food. Coached employee on proper handwashing.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 reach in cooler with no date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
47
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 16 beef empanadas and 10 cheese tequeños being cold held inside reach in cooler that reads at 55°F for more than 8 hours as per operator. Empanadas cold holding temperature was 53°F and cheese tequeños cold holding temperature was 56°F. Operator discarded them onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 16 beef empanadas and 10 cheese tequeños being cold held inside reach in cooler that reads at 55°F for more than 8 hours as per operator. Empanadas cold holding temperature was 53°F and cheese tequeños cold holding temperature was 56°F. Operator discarded items onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board at the front counter prep station.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed vaca frita inside reach in cooler and no date marking. As per cook, it was made fore than 24 hours ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling at back room by office.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen area and back storage room.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep table in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler doors in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with sauces not in original containers with no labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-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. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair, not cooling properly, ambient temperature was at 55°F located at the entrance of the dry storage area. Food inside was discarded due to temperature abuse. Establishment has other reach in coolers.
14-74-7
41
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solutions exceeding maximum concentration allowed, above 200PPM. Operator emptied out bucket and filled with correct levels. 50PPM **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was provided .
11-07-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup inside sugar container. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license displayed throughout establishment.
50-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Missing last report.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers used for wine and beer behind front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and pepper placed in metal containers with no labels.
02D-01-5
61
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front hand sink used to placed items . Employee moved them out immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook washed her hands in the 3CS. Employee was coached about washing her hands in the hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice . Scoop position was corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth towel under cutting board in the kitchen.
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go foam containers stored on the dry storage floor . Employee moved it to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
61
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed a food handler touching her wallet and than made a coffee without washing her hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two winded spray bottles on top of the reach in cooler at the front counter. The owner moved the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucket in the sink at the bar. The owner removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The owner brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a water bottle in two different freezers. The owner removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
58
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid during the inspection confirmation number is 236041086. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
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 provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The cook washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed the hand washing sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom.
31B-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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bar tender moved the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container at the bar with sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
39
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in kitchen and front counter **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-11-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed container of hand soap with no label **Warning**
41-21-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.observed water at hand wash sink at front counter and kitchen area reach a maximum temperature of 80F for 2 minutes **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to scoop chocolate nestle mix. Operator removed cup **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
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 raw salmon thawing in vacuum packaging. Operator began opening all packages. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on shelf at bar above nestle chocolate mix **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of mojo with no label **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Caneyes Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Caneyes Restaurant on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Caneyes Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Caneyes Restaurant.
How does Los Caneyes Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Los Caneyes Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Los Caneyes Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Caneyes Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Caneyes 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 Los Caneyes Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Caneyes Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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