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LOS CATRACHOS

LOS CATRACHOS maintains a 1.6/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in MIAMI. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

755 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida, 33130
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13578288

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathrooms door not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed both bathrooms door not self closing. **Time Extended**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at unit next to cash register and multi Glassdoor unit at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at unit next to cash register and multi Glassdoor unit at front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Julietas training expired on 06.13.25. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed Julietas training expired on 06.13.25. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10904024

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathrooms door not self closing. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter. Warning
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line with an ambient temperature of 51F. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets across cook line in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles and frying oil on floor at dry storage area. Coached operator on correct procedure. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at unit next to cash register and multi Glassdoor unit at front counter. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe missing under hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of cup carriers stored on floor at dry storage area. Coached operator on correct procedure. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at warewashing area. Warning
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Shredded beef (46F - Cooling) at reach-in cooler near warewashing area. As per staff, cooked yesterday. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag used to stored peeled plantains at reach-in cooler next to cash register. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Shredded beef (46F - Cooling) at reach-in cooler near warewashing area. As per staff, cooked yesterday. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler across from cook line. As per staff, 4 hours. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler across cook line. As per staff 4 hours. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed both hand washing sink at front counter and next to 3CS with plates and utensils inside. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Soap was provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Julietas training expired on 06.13.25. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside cooked beans container.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair inside reach in cooler across cook line. 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 cooked shredded beef inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots and pans stored inside handwashing sink at front counter. 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 cooked ground beef inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee training missing date of birth.

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair inside reach in cooler across cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor at cook line.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside all reach in coolers.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top preparation table by coffee machine front counter.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked shredded beef inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots and pans stored inside handwashing sink at front counter.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink, operator replaced. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 shredded chicken inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

Inspection Date: 3/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8606727

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated chicken stored over tortilla dough T prep cooler at cook line.
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • 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 at hand sink in kitchen.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 2/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364928

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from stove torn.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of reach in freezer across from ice machine souled.
  • 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 without washing hands in between. Discussed hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade thank you bag in direct contact with house made dough at front service line. Operator removed bag from dough. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23 Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in glass door reach-in cooler. Operator removed chicken to properly store. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (62F - Cold Holding) on bottom shelf near coffee making station. Operator stated employee had milk out to make coffees during lunch. Operator placed milk in nearby reach-in cooler. Also, cream sauce w/ milk (66F - Cold Holding) at front line at display case. Observed sauce on very little melted ice. Discussed with operator to have sauce surrounded by ice to chill cream sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to glass door reach-in cooler used to rinse off dishes and used for storing misc supplies. Employee removed all items from hand wash sink.
  • 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 Operator started to tell employees on duty about filling out form. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to glass door reach-in cooler and no soap at hand wash sink near triple sink. Operator replenished soap at both hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink next to glass door reach-in cooler. Operator un jammed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Most employee food safety certifications expired in 10/2923 except for Tairy D.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(472 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Saturday:6:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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