Los Verdes
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
64
Score
Los Verdes has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Los Verdes' 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0-ppm) at cook line. Operator refilled sanitizer bucket with a final reading of 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken skewers at reach in cooler next to grill stored over shredded cheese.
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drinking cups at front counter wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler next to steam table torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
64
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at reach in cooler PORK BELLY (55F - Cold Holding) as per operator more than four hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top RAW CHOPPED BEEF (51F -41F Cold Holding); RAW CHICKEN (54F - 41FCold Holding); RAW MARINATED CHICKEN (52F -39F Cold Holding) manger iced product for rapid cooling. Observed at reach in cooler PORK BELLY (55F - Cold Holding) as per operator more than four hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets while engaging in food preparation. Manager had employees remove jewelry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting at ware washing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle at ware washing area soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use counters used to store sauces and salsas. **Warning**
25-32-4
58
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washed soiled knife and return to food production. Coached manager and had employee wash hands and wear new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container of cooked beef patties (89F - Cold Holding) under flat grill at cook line. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Coached manager on correct procedure. Product was moved to cooler for rapid cooling.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Paper towels were provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both white cutting boards at kitchen area grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Missing lid at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
33-15-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle placed on dirt landing located behind store by dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of trash bags stored on the floor. Located at dry storage by back. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
55
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed small ladder blocking hand washing sink at front counter. Ladder was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef burger and steak on menu not identified as per consumer agreement. Manager marked items on menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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. Observed two employees working for less than sixty days with no employee health agreement signed. Manager had employees fill out agreement during inspection.. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use plastic containers located in the walk-in cooler used to store hot dogs and cut lettuce. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of trash bags stored on the floor. Located at dry storage by back door.
25-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers with wet nesting at ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door of restaurant.
35B-01-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Missing lid at time of inspection.
33-15-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle placed on dirt landing located behind store by dumpster.
33-23-4
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 scoop with handle touching potato chip crumbs inside container near back exit. Manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
52
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (65F - Cold Holding); arepas (63F - Cold Holding) located on top of kitchen counter, less than 4 hours. Manager placed all food items into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and heavily grooved located at kitchen prep coolers.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler near cookline.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under a yellow cutting board located next to kitchen dish machine. Manager removed wiping cloth from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris located on shelf above prep counter. Manager cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil and water not labeled, located above kitchen prep cooler. Manager labeled squeeze bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed and tested quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Employee filled a new sanitizer bucket with quaternary sanitizer, test again at 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
95
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 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.Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 via email **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
82
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in water at 78°F. The manager poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn. Located across from the flat top grill.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under two cutting boards. The manager removed the towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Observed at the front counter area in a empty bucket..
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with several different sauces not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor tile grout in disrepair. Observed standing water between the tiles at the entrance to the kitchen do to lack of grout.
36-17-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Verdes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Verdes on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Verdes?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Verdes.
How does Los Verdes compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Los Verdes most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Los Verdes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Verdes have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Verdes 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 Verdes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Verdes is inspected around three times per year on average.
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