How many health inspections has LA MESA CATRACHA had?

LA MESA CATRACHA has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA MESA CATRACHA ever been shut down?

No, LA MESA CATRACHA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LA MESA CATRACHA?

The most frequently cited violations at LA MESA CATRACHA are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

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.

LA MESA CATRACHA

2218 NE 123 ST, North Miami, FL 33181

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LA SAN PEDRANA PRODUCTOS CENTRO AMERICANOS INC · License: SEA2333729

LA MESA CATRACHA in North Miami, FL has 21 inspections on record with 119 total violations (5.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

119Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 21, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Mar 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 17, 2025 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Jan 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Oct 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Mar 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA MESA CATRACHA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA MESA CATRACHA had?: LA MESA CATRACHA has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA MESA CATRACHA ever been shut down?: No, LA MESA CATRACHA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LA MESA CATRACHA?: The most frequently cited violations at LA MESA CATRACHA are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

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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.

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Last verified: March 21, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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