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LA COTORRA CAFE

1781 W 32 PLACE, Hialeah, FL, 33012

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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.