LA FAMOSA CAFETERIA
3040 NW 2 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter. Inspector provided a sign to the operator.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. By the storage room, stand up reach in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above green plantains. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 6 employees working during the time of the inspection. Discussed with the operator the proper method. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women's restroom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter and by the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing DOB. Letty, Julissa, Carmen, Abel, and Jorge
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in chest freezer located in back dry storage area with torn gaskets.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation near prep station.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in female bathroom in back area. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dry storage room over chest freezer, and in employee restroom. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of back prep table rusted. Cracked glass on sliding doors on hot hold cabinet at front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket area of cook line reach in soiled. Splash gaurd by hand wash sink soiled.
- 03A-05-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Chest freezer in back not freezing some items.
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unpackaged empanadas and empanada filling in unlocked reach in cooler in dining area.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over onions and precooked chicken in prep area reach in. Operator rearranged items during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Provided flyer with procedures to operator.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Back side of slicer guard soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair/missing at lmen's and women's restroom, located at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair/missing at lmen's and women's restroom, located at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vent inside women's restroom at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Observed dust accumulation on air vent inside women's restroom at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing located at back kitchen area, near chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing located at back kitchen area, near chest freezer. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep counters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep counters. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and around door frame that opens to the outside located at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and around door frame that opens to the outside located at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various food items stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags inside chest freezer towards back kitchen area. Manager began to remove food items stored inside grocery bags into metal containers for storage. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Observed various food items stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags inside chest freezer towards back kitchen area. Manager began to remove food items stored inside grocery bags into metal containers for storage. **Time Extended**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed establishment purchased tres leches, flan, and rice pudding from a bakery and stored into reach in cooler as of yesterday, not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Observed establishment purchased tres leches, flan, and rice pudding from a bakery and stored into reach in cooler as of yesterday, not date marked. **Time Extended**
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment provided pH test kit for chlorine sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment provided pH test kit for chlorine sanitizer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair/missing at lmen's and women's restroom, located at kitchen area. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vent inside women's restroom at kitchen area. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing located at back kitchen area, near chest freezer. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep counters. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and around door frame that opens to the outside located at dry storage area. Warning
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet handles at hand wash sink near cook line. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located next to mop sink towards back kitchen area. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at hand wash sink near coffee machine, cook line and women's restroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink near cook line leaking water from pipes. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various food items stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags inside chest freezer towards back kitchen area. Manager began to remove food items stored inside grocery bags into metal containers for storage. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (46F - Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler, behind front counter, less than 4 hours. Advised to Manager due to the constant opening of beverage cooler, place milk into another cooler unit or submerge in ice to maintain temperatures at +or- 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed establishment purchased tres leches, flan, and rice pudding from a bakery and stored into reach in cooler as of yesterday, not date marked. Warning
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment provided pH test kit for chlorine sanitizer. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).