FRATELLI LA BUFALA
437 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 786-218-3667
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 52f, chicken 50f, beef 51f, cheese 54f all items held less than 4hrs,
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee containers inside HWS by coffee station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles at RIC at cook line no date marked, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at cook line RIC.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tomato sauce inside WIC.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee containers inside HWS by coffee station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna at RIC at cook line no date marked, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at cook line RIC.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed lasagna (55F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per chef since previous night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lasagna (55F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per chef since previous night.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Samuelle Farago certification expired on 5/21/2024.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yvon Lydia certificate expired on 8/26/2024.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler by across cookline.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Chicken thawing at sink with no running water.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Meatballs (60F - Cold Holding). As per staff member, cooked night before.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched cut tomatoes and cut arugula with bared hands and placed them on plate. Coached manager on correct procedure. Food items discarded.
Observed employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food at cookline.
Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Meatballs (60F - Cooling). As per staff member, cooked night before.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at pizza preparation area. Manager brought paper towels.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair at reach-in freezer near warewashing and reach-in coolers at cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bags of chicken over vegetables inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 52f, chicken 50f, beef 51f, cheese 54f all items held less than 4hrs,
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn
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.