La Cocina
6500 NE 2, Miami, FL 33138 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337770
What drove the grade
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 5 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 5, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm); employee diluted with water, Recheck; Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm).
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Basic3
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored.
At prep area.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed at reach in cooler by mop sink.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling vents dusty above three compartment sink.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.