La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami
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2450 Nw 36 St, Miami, FL 33142La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has 24 inspections on record between 2014 and October 2025, with 137 total violations averaging 5.7 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closure. High-priority violations have included chemical storage deficiencies (cited repeatedly across multiple inspections), handwashing procedure failures, improper food temperatures, employee health policy violations, and shell stock handling violations. Chemical storage was documented as a recurring issue appearing in inspections from 2023 through October 2025. A fire safety violation was documented on February 19, 2016, for a portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. The most recent inspection on October 10, 2025, resulted in nine violations including three high-priority consumer advisory citations and three high-priority chemical storage violations, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action. An administrative complaint was recommended following two routine inspections on May 30, 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Call Back - Complied
La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami last inspected?
- La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami had?
- La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami find?
- La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Ceniza Restaurant & Lounge in Miami operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: D Flow Bar and Lounge (2016).
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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