LA PORTENA CAFETERIA NO. 3

503 SW 17 AVE, Miami, FL 33135

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: G GIRON RESTAURANT CORP · License: SEA2327993

LA PORTENA CAFETERIA NO. 3 in Miami, FL has 21 inspections on record with 154 total violations (7.3 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

21Inspections
154Violations
1Closures

Data current as of January 15, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for LA PORTENA CAFETERIA NO. 3
DateReasonReopened
May 27, 2015 Roach activity N/A

Inspection History (21)

Jan 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
Nov 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
Mar 30, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
Apr 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control
Feb 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V42 Equipment condition
Feb 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Dec 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Oct 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Jun 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Jan 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V38 Waste properly disposed
Mar 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
Mar 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
Feb 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
Dec 5, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
Oct 4, 2016 — Routine - Food· 13 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA PORTENA CAFETERIA NO. 3 has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA PORTENA CAFETERIA NO. 3 had?
LA PORTENA CAFETERIA NO. 3 has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA PORTENA CAFETERIA NO. 3 ever been shut down?
Yes, LA PORTENA CAFETERIA NO. 3 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at LA PORTENA CAFETERIA NO. 3?
The most frequently cited violations at LA PORTENA CAFETERIA NO. 3 are: Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source, Proper sanitizing.

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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: January 15, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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