La Milpa Restaurant
7500 NW 22 Ave, Miami, FL 33147 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336999
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 30 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 9 basic (1 repeat)-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 30, 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.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Observed raw chicken on top unwashed green peppers inside reach in cooler at prep area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed slicer soiled with with food debris at prep area.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed handwashing sink at cook line soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic9
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed box of potatoes chips being stored on the floor nest to front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed employee personal drink on top preparation table at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed wet towel on top preparation table at cook line. Employee removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed air vents soiled with dark substance at front dining area.
Ceiling tile missing.
Observed ceiling tiles missing at front dining area on top vending machines.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Observed wet mop being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored inside mop bucket.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reading this report
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.