EMMA E LORENZO TRATTORIA
12953 BISCAYNE BLVD, North Miami Beach FL 33181 · 6177784335
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
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OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Poster was provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw veal above chicken stock inside reach in cooler. Owner inverted them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at the bar used to hold dirty items ( silverware). Owner moved them out.
Food stored on floor. Observed flour bag on the kitchen floor.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: lasagna, marinara sauce held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing beef at room temperature. Manager put it under running water.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatballs, meat sauce held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temperature. Manager placed it inside the reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet stored on the floor. Manager inverted.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: meatball, chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Blue towel untie cutting board. Manager removed it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 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. Poster was provided to operator
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment is offering carpaccio and steak. Advised manager to fully cooked prior to service
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee working for more than 60 days without proof of any training
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. Form was provided to operator
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment is offering carpaccio and steak undercooked. Advised owner to cooked fully cooked prior to service.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
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.