LA BIRRA BAR
250 NW 24 ST CU 1, Miami FL 33127 · 305-748-8276
Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · 10 visits since March 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 31 points off where it started.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot water measuring device for dish machine.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021027246 | Jun 14, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in poor repair at reach in freezer by cook line.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without changing gloves.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with sugar and four not labeled stored across 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in poor repair at reach in freezer by cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cans with sauce not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand sink next to cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with pickles not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Employee removed it and placed it on shelf.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer inside reach in coolers at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Aug 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Employee placed it on reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (65F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (65F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee since 9am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (65F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (65F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee since 9am.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed reach in cooler stored in front of hand sink located next to cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand sink next to cook line.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate for Walter Luis Rodriguez.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler certificates for Cristian Mosquera, Lilian Silva, Oscarly Oviedo, Carolina Martinez, Jesus Calzadilla, Estafany Gigante, Mateo Melgar, Sol Melgar and Tobias Paglia all hired for more than 60 days.
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 food handler certificate for Javier Marquez expired on 10/9/2024.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with pickles not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Employee removed it and placed it on shelf.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer inside reach in coolers at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelve rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above uncooked bacon inside walk in cooler. Operator removed products and placed products in correct order based on minimum cooking temperatures.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed reach in cooler in front of hand wash sink located near cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located at the front counter. Operator restocked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of degreaser located near warehouse washing area with no label. Operator labeled immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot water measuring device for dish machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing degreaser near chemical rack area with no label. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in coolers at the cook line soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Jul 25, 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
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for hot water dish machine.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth located under cutting board in back prep area. Operator discarded.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave located next to prep area with soiled interior. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior located across cook line soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth located across cook line of prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded.
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled located at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located at the cook line.
May 1, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observe hand wash sink located next to cook line removed. As per operator, old hand wash sink was in disrepair and new one will be installed later today.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary three compartment sink and chlorine dish washer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle near ware washing area with no label.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw shelled eggs on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled located at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located at the cook line.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed four CO2 tanks located near soft drink dispenser not secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards in kitchen prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
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.