LA LIBERTAD MARKET CAFETERIA
701 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida, 33130
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw shell eggs case stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. Repeat Violation
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed hood missing drip tray at front counter.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe in disrepair at hand washing sink by walk in cooler. Operator fixed pipe during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (62F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator for less than 30 minutes prior, coached operator on correct procedures.
- 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 to operator via email.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed big trash container and fan blocking hand washing sink at kitchen, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed white rice, cooked chicken and cooked beef inside reach in cooler by walk in cooler no date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable at front counter.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pans of cooked pork and gallons of milk stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at kitchen entrance by 3 compartment sink.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at all handwashing sink. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at front counter.
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook rubbing hands for less than 10 second, coached employee and washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce and bread stored inside thank you bag at reach in cooler at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bread inside reach in cooler at front counter area.
- 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 sweet plantains (119F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table front counter. As per manager for approximately 2 hours prior, advised operator to reheat product.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed big trash can blocking hand washing sink at kitchen area, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by walk in cooler.
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of maximum cold holding temperature, coached operator.
- 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. Observed cooked pork chunks inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/15/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Most kitchen handwashing sink.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef thawed in room temperature. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade in contact with cook food inside Atosa cooler.
- 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.
- 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.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 5/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: At callback no change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: At callback no change. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in hall leading to employee restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed 20 dead roaches in the following areas: 1 dead roach under coffee equipment at front service area 2 dead roaches under reach in deep freezer across from ice machine 3 dead roaches under triple sink in prep area 2 dead roaches under shelves with beer 4 dead roaches under reach-in cooler/ freezers behind prep area 6 dead under dry food storage area 1 dead in employee restroom 1 dead in hall area leading to employee restroom. Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 56 live roaches in the following areas: 20 under triple sink in back of restaurant 4 at slicer 6 under oven in back room 6 under water heater 10 under mop sink 10 between wall and reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed 11 live roaches in the following areas: 1 live under ice machine in prep area 1 under clean equipment storage shelf in prep area 2 live under soda storage shelves in back kitchen 1:live under small pizza oven in back room 1 live at water heater 1 live on wall at triple sink 3 live at reach in freezer behind prep area 1 live on floor in back kitchen area. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: At callback no change **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
8
Basic
7
Total
21
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in prep area soiled. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense beans and rice.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in hall leading to employee restroom. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored on multiple shelves in dry food storage and on equipment in kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in prep area. Also, bag of onions in crate on floor in prep area.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in prep area and behind mop sink area in disrepair.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in prep area and kitchen areas Repeat Violation
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes and utensils without washing hands in between. Also, employee touching phone and then touched utensils to serve food without washing hands.
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands without using soap. No soap available at start of inspection for employees to use. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink and employees able to use soap when washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat black beans in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed black beans to properly store. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 56 live roaches in the following areas: 20 under triple sink in back of restaurant 4 at slicer 6 under oven in back room 6 under water heater 10 under mop sink 10 between wall and reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (45F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler at front service line. Employee stated the milk was out to make a few coffees and then placed back in cooler. Employee will leave milk in cooler to chill. Also, cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator stated the pork may have been out after making empanadas. Rest of temps in same reach-in cooler 41F and below. Operator took lid off container to chill pork. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked fish (95F - Hot Holding); cooked black beans (97F - Hot Holding) in front display food warmer. Operator turned up warmer in area of fish and beans. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and blade of slicer soiled. Also, cutting board at reach-in cooler at front service line and cutting board in prep area soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store equipment. Employee removed lids from hand wash sink. 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/ More than four employees working and preparing food without a CFM.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter, at hand wash sink next to triple sink, and no paper towels at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Operator replenished paper towels at all hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. 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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf on front service line. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 21 total violations (6 high priority, 8 intermediate, 7 basic).