A LA VARITA
3105 NW 107 AVE #102, Doral FL 33172 · 9545624033
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1st, 2023. Operator renewed License during Routine Inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Operator placed a new roll.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil cooking container stored on the floor at dry storage area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking cleaned sanitized utensil stored with food contact first at prep table kitchen area.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed packed raw fish fillets over packed cooked octopus/squid at kitchen drawer reach-in cooler, chef relocated raw fish to a different tray.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers of cooked food at reach-in cooler at cook line, chef relocated eggs to bottom rack
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon inside ready to eat garlic butter at reach-in cooler at cook line, chef removed spoon.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over a container of cooked potatoes. Chef relocated ground beef to another rack.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice pudding containers with not labels specified by law at reach in cooler by coffee station area. Staff provided a commercial invoice from Miami Postres Company dated 10/18/2024 delivered day. Management was instructed to request labeled containers on future deliveries and labeled the ones onsite with delivery date.
Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of olive oil stored on the floor at dry storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to dry at mop sink.
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (48F - Cold Holding); hummus (45F - Cold Holding) stored at the reach in cooler in front of the cooler, as per operator stored inside overnight. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (48F - Cold Holding); hummus (45F - Cold Holding) stored at the reach in cooler in front of the cooler, as per operator food was stored inside the reach in cooler overnight. Stop sale was issued.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender inside the handwashing sink at the cafe bar, operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs, burger, ribeye, NY strip and Entraña on the menu not identified. As per operator, they are remaking new menus soon. Operator marked items during the inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chimicurrie with no date marking, as per operator made 4 days ago. Operator placed date on item.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired on 3/4/24 employee names Maria, Alexandra, Mayela and Sagrario working for approximately 5 years.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed fabuloso in a spray bottle with no name label. Operator placed name on bottle.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 78F in the bathrooms handwashing sink, ran water for about 8 minutes.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank not secured at the bar area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not inverted over the 3 compartment sink. Observed plates on the top shelf not inverted at the bar and kitchen area. Operator inverted items properly.
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 reach in cooler in front of oven with ambient temperature of 46F.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the cafe bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at the cafe area soiled.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1st, 2023. Operator renewed License during Routine Inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over chimichurri inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured inside Bar.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed container from floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets inside front counter.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator stored spoons faces down.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.