San Lorenzo Cafeteria
601 SW 12 Ave, Miami, FL 33130 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331280
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed by the Sep 28 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 11 basic-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
More time given
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
More time given
- First visitSep 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed a large, live roach crawling on the kitchen floor. The operator killed and removed it from the establishment."
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed Clorox stored next to food containers under below prep table next to stove.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed at hand washing sink located next to grease trap.
Basic11
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed walk in freezer and steam table used as storage.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed next to coffee station.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Observed steam table and walk in freezer used as storage.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed throughout entire kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed throughout inside kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed ceiling tile in disrepair in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling tile vents soiled inside kitchen area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed throughout entire kitchen, ware washing areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed soiled flooring at the floor-to-wall junctions behind the reach-in cooler, behind kitchen equipment, and along the exterior wall of the unused walk-in freezer.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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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.