LA FAMOSA CAFETERIA
3040 NW 2 AVE, Miami, FL, 33127
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 25, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (8)
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw french fries and raw ripe plantains inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator stored raw french fries and raw ripe plantains over raw beef at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
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 Sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding) inside cold holding u it at preparation table at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Employee stored inside double door reach in cooler for rapid cooling at kitchen area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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 Ham Croquettes (98F - Hot Holding); Cheese tequenos (98F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding unit at front counter. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator removed to refried them. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 10-20-4RepeatCorrected on site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle at kitchen area. Operator removed tong and washed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-09-4Repeat
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 21-12-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation table next to slicer machine at kitchen area.
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on the floor next to slicer machine at kitchen area. Operator stored 6 inches above the floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer next at storage area.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
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.