LA JAMOTECA
7535 N KENDALL DR STE 62
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10805265
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training for Ana, as per operator has been working for two years. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Observed no employee training for Ana, as per operator has been working for two years. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/24/2025
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for license during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate expired for Raul Martin 10/24/2019. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting board stored inside hand sink. Operator removed cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training for Ana, as per operator has been working for two years.
- 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. Observed employee Nicole working for less than 2 weeks. Provided operator with handout
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting ROP of meats and cheese without approved HACCP plan. HACCP plan was submitted and waiting on approval.
Inspection Date: 1/21/2025
- 03G-53-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed packages of thin sliced ham not date labeled with packaging time and date. As per employee, items were package the night before. Employee began to place date and time labels onto packages. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: At time of callback inspection observed some items not date and time marked. Employee placed correct time stamp onto items. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: At time of callback inspection observed division license expired. **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 managers certification expired for Raul Martin issued 10/24/2019. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: At time of callback inspection observed managers certification still expired for Raul Martin issued 10/24/2019. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 11/18/2024
- 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed packages of thin sliced ham not date labeled with packaging time and date. As per employee, items were package the night before. Employee began to place date and time labels onto packages. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 managers certification expired for Raul Martin issued 10/24/2019.
Inspection Date: 4/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8545957
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two iPhone at preparation table.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 16-20-4:High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Repeat Violation
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator washing hands at three compartment sink because the hand wash sink is blocked.
- 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.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cutting board with slicer equipment on the top of hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 1/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8545120
- 03G-54-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed HACCP plan/variance was submitted on 1-4-2024, but not yet approved. **Time Extended**
- 03G-30-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment is adding ingredients to cheese that is then packaged using a reduced oxygen method and holding the package for more than 48 hours. Observed manchego, majorero rubbed with paprika, payoyo and iberico cheese offered in the establishment no time or day package. As per operator were packaged two days ago. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed HACCP plan/variance was submitted on 1-4-2024, but not yet approved. **Time Extended**
- 16-20-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Manchego Cheese (48 F - Cold Holding); Cheese iberico (50 F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (57 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator was outside to serve some customers about 15 minutes ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed cheese iberico (47°F - cooling) as per operator was cut one and a half hour ago. And tomatoes sauce (45°F- cold holding) as per operator was prepared one and a half hour ago. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events form was provided by email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events form was provided by email. Warning **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/2/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380448
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cheese packaged onsite for customer self-service not include date products were packaged and address of the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Warning
- 03G-30-5:High Priority - Establishment is adding ingredients to cheese that is then packaged using a reduced oxygen method and holding the package for more than 48 hours. Observed manchego, majorero rubbed with paprika, payoyo and iberico cheese offered in the establishment no time or day package. As per operator were packaged two days ago. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-20-4:High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee washed utensil and containers and not sanitized after cleaning. Operator was informed that the utensil and containers need to be sanitized. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Manchego Cheese (48 F - Cold Holding); Cheese iberico (50 F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (57 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator was outside to serve some customers about 15 minutes ago. Warning
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. The employee at preparation area unable to answer how to use the three compartment sink. The employee was informed how to use the three compartments sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed her hands in a three compartment sink. Warning
- 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. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events form was provided by email. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by cutting board and slicer machine. Operator removed the slicer machine but let the cutting board there. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-24-4:Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 76°F at three compartment sink. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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. Food employees reporting agreement form was provided. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the water at 76°F at hand wash sink after running water for 3 minutes. Warning
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Phone: (305) 399-9095
Website: http://www.lajamoteca.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(157 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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