LA COTORRA CAFE
1781 W 32 PLACE, Hialeah, FL, 33012
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 31, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (10)
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked rice in standing unit. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 32-04-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
Basic
- 12B-07-4Corrected on site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 33-20-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic
- 16-04-4Repeat
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 33-16-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
Basic
- 25-06-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean plates not protected stored above microwave at kitchen area.
Basic
- 11-27-4
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.
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.
Intermediate
- 22-20-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic
- 02C-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans (41F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (41F - Cold Holding) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in standing unit.
Intermediate
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.