LA MILPA RESTAURANT

Health inspection records show LA MILPA RESTAURANT in MIAMI has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

7500 NW 22 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516308

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933127

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go cup inside beans container at preparation area. Manager removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at kitchen area . Warning
36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area. Warning
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groove on white cutting board next to preparation area. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and food residue under cooking equipment. Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of green bananas being stored on the floor at dry safes. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall soiled with grease in kitchen area. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach 8n freezer at storage area. Warning
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at preparation area. Warning
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Provided operator with sign via email. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with grease next to oven Warning
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal energy drink I reach in cooler at preparation area. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at preparation table next to oven. Warning
33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded coolers outside next to building. Warning
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cooked refried beans inside reach in cooler without lid. Manager provided aluminum foil to cover beans. Corrected On-Site Warning
22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning
14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tamales being stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler. Warning
08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed raw chicken on top of green peppers inside reach in cooler in preparation area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed an opener soiled with food debris , also observed white cutting board soiled with food debris in preparation area. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom door not self closing. Repeat Violation
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks next to unisex bathroom.
24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal container with clean cooking utensils not inverted, employee inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
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 employee cell phone being stored on top preparation table . Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without hair restraint. Employee put on a hair net during inspection. Corrected On-Site
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil stored on the floor in dry storage area. Employee stored product properly. Corrected On-Site
33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed plastic bottles , plastic bags, paper wraps around dumpster area.
33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water, coached employees on how to thaw product properly with running water. Corrected On-Site
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with flour not labeled in kitchen area.

Inspection Date: 4/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8550861

32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom door not self closing.
12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the cookline, operator did not wash hands with soap after handling soiled equipment then put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site
14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut fruits stored in shopping bag located in reach in freezer,frontline. Repeat Violation
08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above beef soup located in the prep cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored with raw beef located in the chest freezer.
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade,and guard soiled with encrusted food debris.

Inspection Date: 11/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343773

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles soiled of white standing reach in cold unit. Repeat Violation
36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over storage area. Repeat Violation
36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles at kitchen. Repeat Violation
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 employees water bottles on food preparation station. Manager removed the bottles and placed them on designated area. Corrected On-Site
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 employees phone in front of microwave at front counter. Also observed employee purses stored over food preparation area. Manager removed items and placed them on designated area. Corrected On-Site
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraints. Employees put hair nets on. Corrected On-Site
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of chicken stock stored on floor next to single door reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole over hood filter.
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 80F next to fryers.
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris next to white chest freezer.
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at kitchen entrance.
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Repeat Violation
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container no labeled. Manager labeled flour container. Corrected On-Site
12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands no using hot water. Manger coached employee on proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site
12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with no soap. Manager coached employee in proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site
14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and raw fish stored in non-food grade bags inside white chest reach in freezer. Manager removed the bags and replaced the chicken in ziplock bags. Corrected On-Site
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast over ready to eat food inside preparation reach in cooler. Manager rearranged the food products.
08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken not separated from raw pork and raw beef inside white chest freezer. Repeat Violation
12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed two employees washing hands in the 3 compartment sink. Manager coached employees in proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 cutting boards soiled with food and black mold-like substance over preparation reach in coolers.
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by mop bucket next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided soap. Repeat Violation

Additional Information

Contact Information

Phone: (786) 882-0834

Website: https://lamilpadeltiofl.com/

Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)

(126 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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Restaurant Features

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Takeout

Delivery

Dine-in

Wheelchair Accessible

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