LA CALLE19
2160 MEARS PKWY, Margate FL 33063 · 9545298250
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live fly in bathroom, landing on bathroom stall wall
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. During mid inspection manager arrived. As per manager she herself does not have a food manager certificate. Daniella Fernandez.
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. Employees unable to show/verify food handler certificates
Mar 27, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live fly in bathroom, landing on bathroom stall wall
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter; Pikliz (71F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); sliced lettuce (66F - Cold Holding). Kitchen floor; raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter; Pikliz (71F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); sliced lettuce (66F - Cold Holding). Kitchen floor; raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter; cooked pork (78F - Hot Holding). As per operator food in unit not portioned or prepared today. Observed cooked pork left on counter under no temperature control. As per operator food out less than 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer for quick chill.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. During mid inspection manager arrived. As per manager she herself does not have a food manager certificate. Daniella Fernandez.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 four employees engaging in food prep in the back, no certified manager present.
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. Employees unable to show/verify food handler certificates
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, no date mark. As per operator food made the previous day.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dining room floor, observed food debris littered across the ground (rice)
Food stored on floor. While employees engage in food preparation observed large food grade containers containing raw chicken on floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen handwash sink
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Review food borne illnesses with operator. Provided hand out
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 hand out to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stained stored in kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at kitchen employee hand wash sink
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in kitchen by office door
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign provided at women's restroom hand wash sink
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.