Mi Querencia Carne En Vara 2

16243 Sw 88 St, Miami, FL 33196

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Mi Querencia Carne En Vara 2 stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jun 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Mi Querencia Carne En Vara 2's latest score of 95 sits above the Miami average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Jun 21, 2025

Routine - Food

7 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside the hand wash sink. Operator removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-21: Observed hand wash sink removed from vehicle.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-21: Observed no available. **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-21: **Time Extended**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-21: Observed no training available for Maholy Ramirez. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-21: Provided firm to operator. **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-21: **Time Extended**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-21: Provided firm to operator. **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-21: **Time Extended**

50-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-21: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-21: **Time Extended**

22-16-4

May 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Querencia Carne En Vara 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mi Querencia Carne En Vara 2 on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Mi Querencia Carne En Vara 2 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Mi Querencia Carne En Vara 2 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Mi Querencia Carne En Vara 2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mi Querencia Carne En Vara 2 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mi Querencia Carne En Vara 2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mi Querencia Carne En Vara 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Querencia Carne En Vara 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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