Miami, Miami-Dade County

LAS VINAS BBQ

6091 SW 8 ST, Miami, FL 33144

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Feb 24, 2026
City
Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-01-4

Detail 24392099

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.

14-69-4

Detail 24392100

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 24392097

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at preparation kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 24392098

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed most of the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24392096

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 23976802

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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).During the inspection employee primed dishwasher machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23976800

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

02C-02-5

Detail 23976804

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked pasta salad for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler. During the inspection employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 23976801

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed that the standing reach-in cooler located on the cooking line is not functioning properly.

23-03-4

Detail 23976799

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most of the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 23976806

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Observed most of the reach in cooler interiors soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 23976803

Basic - Stored food not covered. During the inspection, cooked foods were observed uncovered inside the walk in cooler and the reach in cooler located along the cooking line. Employees covered the food during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23976805

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02B-01-5

Detail 23515617

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed steak and eggs on menu with no indication of the consumer advisory. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed steak and eggs on menu with no indication of the consumer advisory. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23515618

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed warmer in main kitchen with hole in plastic door. Ambient temperature of 120F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed warmer in main kitchen with hole in plastic door. Ambient temperature of 120F. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23515616

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer at coffee section. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed small ice buildup. Time Extended

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 14

03B-01-6

Detail 23512631

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer at front cook line warmer: beans (120F - Hot Holding); rice (120F - Hot Holding). As per operator, items were placed in warmer less than one hour prior. chicken (112F - Hot Holding); ribs (124F - Hot Holding); chicharrons (122F - Hot Holding) As per operator, items placed less than one hour prior to inspection. Warmer was not fully turned on. Operator turned warmer fully on, placed items back in kitchen for proper reheating. Observed behind steam table on counter: Chicharron's (80F - Hot Holding). Chicharrons placed 1 hour prior to inspection, inspector explained the hot holding process, manager took items to back to be refried. Inspector provided TPHC form.Corrective Action Taken Observed on storage shelf behind counter: pork fat (56F - Ambient). As per operator, fat was removed from pork 2 hours prior to inspection, and used to sell to customers. Inspector explained it must be held on temperature, operator placed in reach in cooler at front counter. Corrective Action Taken

53A-10-4

Detail 23512630

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to answer question for temperature of fully cooked chicken. Inspector went over with manager during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23512625

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife and knife magnet soiled with crumbs; not in use. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23512632

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at warewash area used to store bucket. Operator removed on site. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 23512629

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed steak and eggs on menu with no indication of the consumer advisory.

41-17-4

Detail 23512628

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with no label. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23512635

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.

14-11-5

Detail 23512634

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed warmer in main kitchen with hole in plastic door. Ambient temperature of 120F.

14-69-4

Detail 23512623

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer at coffee section.

10-07-4

Detail 23512627

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line 90F. Operator placed on flat top to raise temperature of water. Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 23512633

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at sandwich prep area.

08B-12-5

Detail 23512636

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler cooked pork not covered.

06-01-5

Detail 23512626

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork shoulder thawing in standing water. Operator dumped water and turned cold water back on and left under running water.

02D-01-5

Detail 23512624

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label. Operator wrote during inspection. Observed salt with no label. Operator wrote during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 23174374

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.

22-02-4

Detail 23174373

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23174372

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed aluminum pitcher inside the hand sink, located at cooking line. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23174375

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. By the cooking line.

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22776496

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.

22-02-4

Detail 22776491

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.

05-08-4

Detail 22776495

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

03F-10-5

Detail 22776489

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22776490

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 22776492

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

08B-12-5

Detail 22776493

Basic - Stored food not covered. Most cooked foods inside walk in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 22776494

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Dec 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22529329

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.

22-02-4

Detail 22529325

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.

16-37-1

Detail 22529330

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-03-4

Detail 22529328

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22529327

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

21-12-4

Detail 22529326

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.