Los Verdes Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Los Verdes Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. Los Verdes Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Among Miami restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris at handwash sink near the three compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed next to the steam table. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents on top of the triple sink soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at front counter reach in cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at handwash sink near the three compartment sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork belly stored over sauces inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on left side.
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine in back area.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to steam table.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves dirty.
22-16-4
61
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
58
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler as per operator cheese was received on Monday. Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler as per operator cheese was received on Monday. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
64
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine was 0 ppm. Manager was advised to set up 3 compartment sink.
22-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine was 0 ppm. Manager was advised to set up 3 compartment sink.
22-41-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution was +200 PPM. Employee replaced the solution 100 ppm.
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can stored in front of the hand wash sink.Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 above the preparation table. Manager removed it. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed foods stored inside the reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket
42-01-4
47
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a Hose Splitter 4 ways is connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
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. Firm was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 cups with employee's beverages stored above preparation table. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the kitchen area.
14-11-5
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 handle touching the cheese and fries . Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the cheese. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and also hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.observed a container with cheese not covered inside the reach in cooler. Operator covered it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
47
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (118 F - Hot Holding); cooked beef strips ( 95 F - Hot Holding) on a shelf under grill. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for cooling down instead to reheat them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm). Operator called Ecolab to ask for a technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quail eggs (47 F - Cold Holding) and hot dogs (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area next to shelf of microwave. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeezes bottle with sauces not identified by common name at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler broken. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled located above exit door at the back of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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 at 56°F located at the corner of the kitchen.
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white standing reach in freezer gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the cheese at reach in cooler located in front of the grill. Utensil handle was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0 ppm) at three compartment sink. Operator added chlorine to get 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
33
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called Ecolab to request a visit. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hamburgers stored over French fried. Operator started to moved the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (101 F - Hot Holding) at shelf under grill. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the products to the grill to reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in the three compartment sink. Employee was informed that the hands need to be washed at hand wash sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan cover in disrepair at walk in cooler.
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, next to exit door at the back of the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers stored not inverted. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at preparation area.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on shelf next to arepas. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed cups and containers stored inverted on a towel at shelf located in front of dishwasher machine. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
24-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation tables. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeezes bottle with sauces not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Verdes Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Verdes Restaurant on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Verdes Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Los Verdes Restaurant.
How does Los Verdes Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Los Verdes Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Los Verdes Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Verdes Restaurant have averaged around six 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 Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Verdes Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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