Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami

Last inspected:

18 Sw 11 Ave, Miami, FL 33130
Overview

Restaurant Los Catrachos LL in Miami has accumulated 197 violations across 24 inspections dating back to at least 2022, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection—more than 50% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 13 of the most recent 8 inspections, with recurring findings including employee health policy violations (cited in 5 of 8 recent inspections), handwashing and hand/arm washing violations (cited in 6 of 8 recent inspections), and improper chemical storage (cited in 7 of 8 recent inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation was documented on July 29, 2015, involving a propane tank larger than code-permitted capacity located inside the building. The most recent routine inspection on January 6, 2026 identified 18 violations including high-priority findings related to handwashing, chemical storage, consumer advisory labeling, food contact surface sanitation, and parasite destruction; the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
202Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 8.1 violations / inspection 8.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**

Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— 2 inspections17 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami last inspected?
Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Time as control.
How many health inspections has Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami had?
Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami find?
Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Restaurant Los Catrachos Ll in Miami operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Mercadito & Restaurant Los Catrachos II (2015).

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