How many health inspections has LA JATO RESTAURANT had?

LA JATO RESTAURANT has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA JATO RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, LA JATO RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LA JATO RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at LA JATO RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

LA JATO RESTAURANT

3970 W 16 AVE, Hialeah, FL 33012

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LA JATO RESTAURANT LLC · License: SEA2319774

LA JATO RESTAURANT in Hialeah, FL has 21 inspections on record with 143 total violations (6.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

143Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 12, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Mar 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Mar 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Nov 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

May 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Nov 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Feb 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 27 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 21, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Jun 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 7, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA JATO RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA JATO RESTAURANT had?: LA JATO RESTAURANT has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA JATO RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, LA JATO RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LA JATO RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at LA JATO RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: March 12, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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