How many health inspections has YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA had?

YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA ever been shut down?

Yes, YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA?

The most frequently cited violations at YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, Proper cooking temps.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

SEWAGE EXPOSURE: Improper sewage disposal creates risk of fecal contamination throughout the facility. Raw sewage contains billions of pathogens per liter including Norovirus, Hepatitis A, pathogenic E. coli, Campylobacter, and parasites. Sewage backup in food areas requires immediate closure and extensive decontamination. Groundwater contamination affects entire communities. All sewage and waste water must be disposed through approved sanitary sewer or private system. No direct connections between sewage lines and water supply. Grease traps must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Floor drains must function properly. Report sewage backups immediately and cease food operations until resolved.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA

1351 SW 1 ST, Miami, FL 33135

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: YO SOY CENTRO AMERICANO LLC · License: SEA2314503

YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA in Miami, FL has 21 inspections on record with 126 total violations (6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

21Inspections

126Violations

1Closures

Data current as of July 22, 2024

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA
Date	Reason	Reopened
Dec 16, 2020	Rodent activity	13:56:00

Inspection History (21)

Jul 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Mar 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 18, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Dec 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

Dec 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Mar 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 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

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 7, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA had?: YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA ever been shut down?: Yes, YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA?: The most frequently cited violations at YO SOY CENTRO AMERICNO CAFETERIA are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, Proper cooking temps.

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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).

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