LA VACA LOCA FARM

Name: LA VACA LOCA FARM
Address: 17950 SW 177 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33187, US
Rating: 0

17950 SW 177 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33187

License #2362093

0 Grade F / 100

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LA VACA LOCA FARM in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 42 total violations — 11 critical, 16 major, 15 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 27, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 2 major, and 1 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on May 8, 2026

The most recent follow-up inspection on May 27, 2026 recorded: Warning Issued. The shut-down event is still part of this restaurant's permanent DBPR record.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Disposition: Warning Issued
Ready-to-eat TCS food not properly date marked, working containers not labeled with common name, and menu disclosure issues for raw/undercooked foods.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Handwash sink water not at the required minimum 85°F, no hot running water at three-compartment sink, or insufficient water pressure.
Operating with an expired DBPR license, license not displayed, license decals missing on mobile units, or operating without a license.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are available in the official DBPR report, but the direct DBPR visit link is missing for this record.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6 rusted cans of evaporated milk near the triple sink.
[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 cook chicken at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. no date marked Observed cooked pork at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. Product not date marked
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed white scissors stored inside of raw marinated beef at walk in cooler. Employee removed item.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
[38-04-4] Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine spray bottle at 200 plus ppm.
[53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed food employee Lordes working for 3 months, no proof of employee training.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[27-02-4] Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon store over tostones at reach in freezer. Advised operator to store products properly.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
[22-38-5] No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook beef (72F - Hot Holding) at room temperature on stove. As per cook for less than an hour.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 dead fly inside container of oil located above the reach in cooler. Observed 1 live fly land on clean pizza cutter near 3 compartment sink. Observed approximately 10 live insects flying above containers of lard with cooked pork in the food prep area. Also, observed 1 dead fly inside container of oil located above the reach in cooler. Observed 5 dead flies on lid of container of dry rice.
[50-03-4] Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Observed containers of cooking oil stored outside at food truck entrance.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed wrapped raw bacon stored over tostones at reach in freezer.

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