La Tinajita Cafe in Miami
Last inspected:
13690 Sw 142 Ave, Miami, FL 33186La Tinajita Cafe in Miami has accumulated 227 violations across 25 inspections dating back to at least 2023, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and severe: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, hand washing and proper hand/arm washing violations were cited in at least 8 inspections, food contact surface violations in at least 5 inspections, and approved food source violations in at least 4 inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed despite the violation frequency. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" following 27 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, approved food source, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, and hand washing deficiencies. An inspection on July 18, 2023 escalated to "Warning Issued" following 9 violations including hand washing, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, time as control, consumer advisory, and allergen awareness violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Tinajita Cafe in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
La Tinajita Cafe in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 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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— 4 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 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· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 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 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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La Tinajita Cafe in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Tinajita Cafe in Miami last inspected?
- La Tinajita Cafe in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Tinajita Cafe in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Tinajita Cafe in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has La Tinajita Cafe in Miami had?
- La Tinajita Cafe in Miami has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Tinajita Cafe in Miami find?
- La Tinajita Cafe in Miami was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 11 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Tinajita Cafe in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, La Tinajita Cafe 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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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