LA JULIANA LJ
3001 W 12 AVE UNIT 6, Hialeah, FL, 33012
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 8, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 29
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (29)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) on preparation table at kitchen area, as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler across grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (94F - Hot Holding) next to flat grill, as per operator less than 3 hours.
High Priority
- 12A-19-4Critical
Employee washed hands with cold water.
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot water at establishment.
High Priority
- 14-31-5CriticalCorrected on site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut cheese stored on to go bags. Operator changed. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 41-05-4Critical
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a raid spray bottle at front counter and observed one store above 3 compartment sink at kitchen.
High Priority
- 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 on drawers at cook line. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 21-04-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board, employee removed.
Basic
- 05-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in all units at kitchen.
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with food debris drawers interior at cook line.
Basic
- 12B-13-4Corrected on site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple personal drinks inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 06-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink at kitchen. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 29-11-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from hand wash sink pipe at kitchen.
Basic
- 21-09-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed multiple wiping cloths at kitchen area.
Basic
- 12A-03-4
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash their hands at 3 compartment sink. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Intermediate
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris can opener blade. Also observed soiled white cutting board at cook line.
Intermediate
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a case of bananas stored on top of hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
Intermediate
- 31A-12-4
No handwash sink for employees.
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink on preparation area at the back of the establishment.
Intermediate
- 27-06-4
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water running for approximately 10 minutes, reach 84° F.
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water running for approximately 10 minutes, reach 84° F.
Intermediate
- 51-16-7
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 1 reach in cooler and 1 preparation /container located at the back of the establishment . Plans are not submitted at the time of the inspection. Observed food stored and food preparation during inspection.
Intermediate
- 05-08-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4Corrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 50-09-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic
- 27-16-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water running for approximately 10 minutes, reach 84° F.
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water running for approximately 10 minutes, reach 84° F.
Intermediate
- 13-07-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging food preparation at cook line wearing a watch.
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door on reach in cooler at cook line by steam table.
Basic
- 08B-43-4
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed.
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed a chest freezer stored food at the back of the establishment not covered or secured.
Basic
- 27-25-4
Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Intermediate
- 10-07-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 97° F. at kitchen area.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 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.