La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami
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503 Sw 17 Ave, Miami, FL 33135La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami has been inspected 22 times over the past decade, accumulating 164 total violations—an average of 7.5 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once on May 27, 2015 for roach activity. High-priority violations have been persistent, including handwashing procedure violations, improper food contact surface maintenance, employee health reporting failures, and approved food source issues cited across multiple inspections. A warning was issued on February 17, 2022 following 11 violations. The most recent inspection on August 15, 2025 documented 24 violations including three high-priority findings—management awareness, consumer advisory, and food contact surfaces—though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: May 27, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | N/A |
La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 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· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami last inspected?
- La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami last shut down?
- La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami was last shut down on May 27, 2015 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami are: Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source, Proper sanitizing.
- How many health inspections has La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami had?
- La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami find?
- La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami was most recently inspected on August 15, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami ever been shut down?
- Yes, La Portena Cafeteria No. 3 in Miami has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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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