LA COCINA DE MARTINA
8349 NW 12 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 1/14/2025
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards stored between wall and table top on floor. Operator removed cutting boards from floor and out at sink. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor next to back exit. Operator moved off of floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored in cooler at counter above tangerines. Operator changed order. Observed in fridge next to prep top cooler : chicken above vegetables. Operator changed order on site during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where clean dishes are kept.
Inspection Date: 8/14/2024
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Front counter: sandwich bread stored inside Thank you carry out bags. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stand up reach in cooler: cooked chicken soup not date marked. As per operator, prepared two days ago. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/27/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8518751
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at front counter. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over fruit stored in reach in cooler, located at front counter. Operator removed items, and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 10/16/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8520679
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/9/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8518218
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained throughout the establishment. Observed Establishment has no hot water at time of the inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: water supply not maintained throughout the establishment. Observed Establishment has no hot water at time of the inspection. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/5/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8354954
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed plates stored in a dirty shelf in the cook line
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food at preparation area without hair restraint.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at drying racks above three compartment sink.a¿¿
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed utensils hanging from handle at preparation area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water in the cook line
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease build up.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Warmer at front counter:chicken empanada (130F-180F Reheat); beef empanada (130F-205F Reheat) stored on warmer for less than an hour operator reheat empanadas Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 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.
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained throughout the establishment. Observed Establishment has no hot water at time of the inspection.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (786) 536-5795
Website: http://www.lacocinademartina.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(162 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
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Breakfast
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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