Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

LA JATO RESTAURANT

3970 W 16 AVE, Hialeah, FL 33012

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Apr 29, 2026
City
Hialeah
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
3

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 24545457

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-29: Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance at front counter. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 24545458

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-29: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24545460

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-29: Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24545459

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-29: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area. Time Extended

Apr 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 20

41-05-4

Detail 24542303

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed bottle of roaches pesticide stored inside container next to kitchen back door.

35A-05-4

Detail 24542302

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach crawling on top of cut red onions inside container and on top of cut tomatoes inside container at reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area.

01B-13-4

Detail 24542308

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 1 live roach crawling on top cut red onions inside container and cut tomatoes inside container inside reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area.

01B-02-5

Detail 24542292

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Minced ginger (65F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (68F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (63F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours. Also observed Boiled egg (45F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 24542294

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Minced ginger (65F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (68F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (63F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours. Also observed Boiled egg (45F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 24 hours.

22-02-4

Detail 24542304

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled under preparation table at kitchen area.

41-17-4

Detail 24542299

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottle containing windex and Lysol not identified hanging on service carts at dining area.

22-20-5

Detail 24542306

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance at front counter.

36-37-5

Detail 24542301

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.

36-32-5

Detail 24542293

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area. Observed hole on ceiling tile at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 24542297

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted on shelf on top of preparation table next to microwave at kitchen area.

35A-03-4

Detail 24542305

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 1 dead roach under reach in cooler next to stove at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 1 dead roach under three compartment sink at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 1 dead roach on top of metal tray inside three compartment sink at kitchen area.

24-08-4

Detail 24542309

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside reach in cooler next to chicken entrance .

14-11-5

Detail 24542298

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler is not working next to stove at kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 24542295

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of peppers and fries stored on the floor at walk in freezer. Also observed at stored area.

14-69-4

Detail 24542310

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 24542307

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.

12B-13-4

Detail 24542296

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.

08B-12-5

Detail 24542291

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of food inside reach in coolers and walk in cooler stored uncovered all around kitchen area.

02D-01-5

Detail 24542300

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container and msg container not identified under preparation table next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

14-15-4

Detail 24292223

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed blue plastic barrel used to cool chicha morada inside walk in cooler.

08A-17-6

Detail 24292225

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside walk in freezer raw beef , seafood mix, raw fish stored next to each other (touching) no properly segregated.

31A-11-4

Detail 24292224

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jar inside hand wash sink front counter.

36-32-5

Detail 24292226

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stains and a hole on a ceiling tile from counter area.