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LA CASA DE LA DECADA CORP

5779 SW 8 ST (TAMIAMI TRAIL), Miami FL 33144 · 7863443513

Last inspected Oct 16, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2332876
Grade history
DEC 23
MAY 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

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. Discussed with employee, and provided email agreement.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2020042574Aug 27, 2020Jan 4, 2021$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shells eggs stored over bottles of water in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
High priority/08A-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning supplies stored above triple sink; operator moved underneath.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler; case of water. Operator placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers.
Basic/14-33-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in cooler and freezer.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's and women's restroom doors not self closing.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 13, 2025 · Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's and women's restroom doors not self closing. Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed outside of walk in cooler.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 13, 2025 · Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed outside of walk in cooler Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed beer cooler in poor repair behind back bar; cooler has standing water and leaking water onto floor. Observed ice machine outside of restaurant not in use or working. Observed ice machine not working or in use at front bar.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 13, 2025 · Observed ice machine outside of restaurant not in use or working Time Extended
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster not on nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 13, 2025 · Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster not on nonabsorbent surface. Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelf surface in walk in freezer and cooler.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 13, 2025 · Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelf surface in walk in freezer and cooler. Time Extended
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed pipe missing from mop sink connected to line, water directly falls through drain onto floor.
High priority/28-14-5/Warning
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed no food grade plastic bags being used to store frozen meats; fish, shrimp, chicken stored in walk in freezer and chest freezer.
High priority/14-15-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above bread in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with operator during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-10-4/Warning
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed thermometer not calibrated due to manager having no knowledge of how to calibrate thermometer.
Intermediate/05-07-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with no label above three sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's and women's restroom doors not self closing.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted underneath table across back kitchen exit.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed outside of walk in cooler.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed beer cooler in poor repair behind back bar; cooler has standing water and leaking water onto floor. Observed ice machine outside of restaurant not in use or working. Observed ice machine not working or in use at front bar.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles cracked throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage area cases of oil and other items.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster not on nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site. Inspector provided form via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water inside beer cooler located behind back bar.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelf surface in walk in freezer and cooler.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed Kitchen hand washing sink with no paper towels. Operator put paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans stored on dirty shelf.
Basic/24-06-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bar ice machine no in use.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipments.
Basic/36-73-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back storage area.
Basic/38-07-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Glass cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Straws provided for customer not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
Basic/25-27-4
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit Feb 13, 2024 · Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Time Extended
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. Discussed with employee, and provided email agreement.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Return visit Feb 13, 2024 · 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. Discussed with employee, and provided email agreement. Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Feb 13, 2024 · Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located near steam table.
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Feb 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Feb 13, 2024 · Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets torn. Time Extended
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light without shield, located at back kitchen dry storage.
Basic/38-01-4/Return visit Feb 13, 2024 · Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light without shield, located at back kitchen dry storage. Time Extended
Standing reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at back kitchen near cook line.
Basic/14-33-4/Return visit Feb 13, 2024 · Standing reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at back kitchen near cook line. Time Extended
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority8 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 23 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several plastic to go bags with beef and pork, stored inside walk in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot holding unit: beef empanadas (105F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (97F - Hot Holding); stuff potato (101F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator reheat it, beef empanadas (166F - Reheating); stuffed potato (165F - Reheating); croquettes (166F - Reheating)
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
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. Discussed with employee, and provided email agreement.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bags stored inside hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment has raw fish ceviche on the menu without consumer advisory marks. Employee marked each raw items in the-menu with the asterisk.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at back kitchen dry storage.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator provided the hot holding thermometer, starting at 100F.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
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. Observed Lianna, and Betty.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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. Discussed with employee and provided email form.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at back kitchen dry storage.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled, located at cook line.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located near steam table.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, located across the bar.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler.
Basic/36-11-4
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor, located at back kitchen dry storage, and also case of tequenos, and stuff potatoes stored in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light without shield, located at back kitchen dry storage.
Basic/38-01-4
Standing reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at back kitchen near cook line.
Basic/14-33-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located inside the bar.
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large plastic containers with rice and beans without labels, located at back kitchen dry storage.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.