LA ISLA CAFETERIA
2008 NW 20 ST, MIAMI, FL 33142
License #2300119
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →LA ISLA CAFETERIA in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 3 critical, 5 major, 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap onsite.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans inside reach in freezer with no date marking.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef over shrimp inside reach in cooler. Operator placed in proper order onsite.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
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