Kendall, Miami-Dade County

LA CANITA KENDALL

8405 MILLS DR STE 203, Kendall, FL 33183

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 High Priority

Feb 18, 2026

City

Kendall

County

Miami-Dade

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 24380323

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwasher machine was at 0 ppm. Operator replaced to chlorine sanitizer solution. Final reading of chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwasher machine 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24380328

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed to paper towel at hand wash sink attached to prep station. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24380331

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink attached to prep table. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

01C-10-4

Detail 24380326

Intermediate - Observed clams/mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied and no record keeping at walk in cooler.

01C-02-4

Detail 24380330

Intermediate - Observed establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days.

36-34-5

Detail 24380324

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with dust near dismachine.

10-07-4

Detail 24380325

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils in standing water inside kitchen area less than 135F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24380332

Basic - Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used to dispense food inside sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24380329

Basic - Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dry storage area next to ice machine.

06-02-5

Detail 24380327

Basic - Thawed portions of raw animal food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours (including all time for preparation, thawing and subsequent cooking or cooling combined) while being thawed under running water. Observed frozen conch commercially packaged being thawed without running water at prep sink. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24380333

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping clothes throughout the kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

Dec 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 24220829

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom gasket at walk-in freezer door in disrepair and gasket at reach-in cooler next to sauté station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Observed bottom gasket at walk-in freezer door in disrepair and gasket at reach-in cooler next to sauté station. Per operator appointment has been made this week to replace all gaskets. Time Extended

Oct 1, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 19

03G-04-5

Detail 24082907

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed calamari and corvina being ROP packaged onsite not held frozen at walk-in cooler. Coached operator on correct procedure. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24082901

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork belly at walk-in cooler and frozen solid raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over ice cream tubs at walk-in freezer. Coached chef on correct procedure. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24082895

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 pack of calamari and 1 pack of corvina being ROP packaged onsite not held frozen at walk-in cooler. Coached operator on correct procedure. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24082903

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding) at preparation table across from cook line. As per chef, more than 4 hours. Product was discarded. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24082910

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding) at preparation table across from cook line. As per chef, more than 4 hours. Product was discarded. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24082902

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on handwashing sink at coffee area, next to sauté station, at service area, and at bar area. Operator provided paper to handwashing sinks at coffee area and next to sauté station. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24082912

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink next to blast chiller, at service area, and at bar area. Soap was provided at HWS next to blast chiller. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 24082899

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment doing ROP of raw beef, raw pork, sausages, raw chicken, cooked ground beef, cooked chicken, and cooked potatoes. Coached chef and manager on correct procedure. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24082906

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not secured next to ice machines. Tanks were secured. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-36-4

Detail 24082904

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing a ceiling tile on top of storage room. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24082900

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom gasket at walk-in freezer door in disrepair and gasket at reach-in cooler next to sauté station. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24082911

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of corn stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Staff correctly stored box off floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-13-4

Detail 24082896

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to person in charge via email. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24082913

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at service area and at bar area hand washing sinks. Warning

33-38-4

Detail 24082909

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Receptacle was provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24082897

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed blast chiller gasket soiled. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24082908

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use bowls containers stored on the floor at dry storage. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24082905

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed metal container of fish stored uncovered at walk-in cooler. Product was covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24082898

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt like substance and complete seasoning not identified at sauté station. Warning

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 23753149

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

02B-01-5

Detail 23753151

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs on menu not identified; operator marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23753148

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector sent via email. Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 23753150

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish rack. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.