LA CENIZA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

2450 Northwest 54th Street
Miami, Florida, 33142
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 12/4/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3

Inspection Details:

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.
  • 11-27-4: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. Poster was provided to operator. Corrected On-Site
Health Inspector (2024-12-04)
2024-12-04
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 6/14/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook touched her face with gloves on and continued to prepare food.
Food Inspector #8571574
2024-06-14
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/14/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 2/23/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8571268
2024-02-23
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 12/11/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's restroom.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag with fish fillets in the triple sink. The cook put the fish in the walk-in cooler.
  • 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4: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. Form provided via email.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed seasoning and other items.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar tender was a glass in the hand wash sink.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 53B-01-5: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. Observed Yoselin working as per the manager she has been employed for more than 60 days. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Form provided.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Food Inspector #8370923
2023-12-11
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2023 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).