How many health inspections has LOS VERDES had?

LOS VERDES has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LOS VERDES ever been shut down?

No, LOS VERDES has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LOS VERDES?

The most frequently cited violations at LOS VERDES are: Time as control, Food contact surfaces, Approved food source.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

LOS VERDES

4243 NW 107 AVE, Miami, FL 33178

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LOS VERDES PALMETTO BAY LLC · License: SEA2333021

LOS VERDES in Miami, FL has 22 inspections on record with 134 total violations (6.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

134Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 17, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Jan 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Aug 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Feb 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Jan 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Nov 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jan 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Aug 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Mar 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Mar 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 28 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Jun 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Feb 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 4, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

How Does This Facility Compare?

LOS VERDES has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LOS VERDES had?: LOS VERDES has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LOS VERDES ever been shut down?: No, LOS VERDES has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LOS VERDES?: The most frequently cited violations at LOS VERDES are: Time as control, Food contact surfaces, Approved food source.

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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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: January 17, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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