Los Catrachos
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Los Catrachos has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 1, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 10 violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Julietas training expired on 06.13.25. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed Julietas training expired on 06.13.25. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathrooms door not self closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed both bathrooms door not self closing. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at unit next to cash register and multi Glassdoor unit at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at unit next to cash register and multi Glassdoor unit at front counter. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler across cook line. As per staff 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Shredded beef (46F - Cooling) at reach-in cooler near warewashing area. As per staff, cooked yesterday. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler across from cook line. As per staff, 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag used to stored peeled plantains at reach-in cooler next to cash register. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Shredded beef (46F - Cooling) at reach-in cooler near warewashing area. As per staff, cooked yesterday. **Warning**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed both hand washing sink at front counter and next to 3CS with plates and utensils inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Soap was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 Julietas training expired on 06.13.25. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathrooms door not self closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
36-37-5
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 across cook line with an ambient temperature of 51F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets across cook line in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles and frying oil on floor at dry storage area. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at unit next to cash register and multi Glassdoor unit at front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe missing under hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of cup carriers stored on floor at dry storage area. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at warewashing area. **Warning**
21-12-4
20
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked shredded beef inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots and pans stored inside handwashing sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink, operator replaced. **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 cooked shredded chicken inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top preparation table by coffee machine front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor at cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair inside reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside all reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
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Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
43
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade thank you bag in direct contact with house made dough at front service line. Operator removed bag from dough. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes without washing hands in between. Discussed hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (62F - Cold Holding) on bottom shelf near coffee making station. Operator stated employee had milk out to make coffees during lunch. Operator placed milk in nearby reach-in cooler. Also, cream sauce w/ milk (66F - Cold Holding) at front line at display case. Observed sauce on very little melted ice. Discussed with operator to have sauce surrounded by ice to chill cream sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in glass door reach-in cooler. Operator removed chicken to properly store. **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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to glass door reach-in cooler used to rinse off dishes and used for storing misc supplies. Employee removed all items from hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection Operator started to tell employees on duty about filling out form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to glass door reach-in cooler and no soap at hand wash sink near triple sink. Operator replenished soap at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink next to glass door reach-in cooler. Operator un jammed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
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. Most employee food safety certifications expired in 10/2923 except for Tairy D.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from stove torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of reach in freezer across from ice machine souled.
22-16-4
23
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 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 eggs stored over cooked food in the upright cooler next to flour containers. Person in charged moved eggs to the bottom rack. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed ribs thawing in 78°F standing water. Person in charged placed ribs under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep table front counter next to flat grill.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom rack of prep table rusted next to upright freezer by back door.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine having a green like substance on the right side machine is next to reach in chest cooler front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen and dining room area.
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap at bottom left corner of back exit door next to upright freezer in the kitchen area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris above chest cooler in front of three compartment sink
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed prepared food ready to eat not labeled
02D-01-5
50
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Catrachos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Catrachos on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Catrachos?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Catrachos.
How does Los Catrachos compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Los Catrachos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Los Catrachos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Catrachos have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Catrachos 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 Los Catrachos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Catrachos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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