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ALMA MEXICANA LLC

1344 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139

Last inspected Jul 31, 2024 · 3 visits since October 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2332649
Grade history
OCT 23
MAR 24
JUL 24
— STEADY

3 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink located next to 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed played at front counter not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket in disrepair by reach in cooler next 3 compartment sink
Basic/14-11-5
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation.
Basic/21-12-4
The state's own report →
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers inside hand washing sink at kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling vent missing at three compartment sink area.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with accumulated dust at front counter and ware washing area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-in cooler at ware washing area and cook line. Observed interior liner of doors of both reach-in coolers at cook line in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of spray hose at three compartment sink area soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at front counter.
Basic/22-20-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from October 1, 2023.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-in cooler at ware washing area and cook line. Observed interior liner of doors of both reach-in coolers at cook line in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor at dry storage area and plastic bottles of soda stored on floor at hallway near dry storage area. Operator moved both items off floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed vents soiled with accumulated dust at front counter and ware washing area.
Basic/36-34-5

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.