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CALA

2609 N MIAMI AVE, Miami FL 33127 · 7869922170

Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2336021
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2019042004Jun 18, 2019Oct 2, 2019$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind handsinks at front counter.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided via mail to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee engaged in food prep with no hair restraint. Operator placed hair restraint on.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator restocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located in back prep area. Operator restocked.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Aug 19, 2024 · Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink. Time Extended
Apr 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Provided form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed ham and cheese croissant at front counter under time with no written plan. As per operator, product was made about half an hour ago. Provided form to operator and operator placed time tag on product.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee Ricardo with no hair net.
Basic/13-03-4
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Provided form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near back food prep area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for croissant sandwiches in glass case at the front counter. As per operator, sandwiches are kept for about 4 hours. Provided Time as Public Health Control form to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed black reach in cooler at front counter with soiled interior.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation

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