LA CATALANA
19760 SW 177 AVE, Miami FL 33187
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef stored over bacon. Operator placed beef at the bottom.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016014865 | Feb 18, 2016 | Jun 22, 2016 | $640 |
| 1--2015003858 | Dec 30, 2014 | Apr 6, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed prep table with white cutting board, and meat slicer stored under paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed prep table with white cutting board, and meat slicer stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash near exit door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of coffee stored at prep table across cook line. Operator removed coffee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on the side of exit door.
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Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on floor at front counter. Employee fixed water at time of inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under handwash sink near triple sink.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator cleaned walk in freezer at time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water bottle stored at walking cooler with food to be served to customers. Coach operator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled. Operator label product.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork. At walk in freezer. Coached employee. Employee started fixing products.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to the three compartment sink blocked by mixer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink next to the three compartment sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at front counter.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored at shelves ear the walk in cooler not stored inverted. Coached employee.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in the kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 coconut and guava paste in plastic containers stored on floor at walk in cooler. Coached employee.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole inter the handwash sink near the three compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee personal phone at preparation table across cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water stored at reach in cooler across cook line. Observed employee personal open water bottle stored at front counter cake reach in cooler. Coached employee.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef removed from package stored over raw whole beef inside walk in freezer.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at front counter.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink next to dish area. Operator placed hand wash sign.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled container.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. As per operator bakery opened at 6:00 am and food was placed outside around 7:00 am.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer + 300 ppm at the front counter. Employee fixed the solution to 100 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef inside the walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator was cooked Saturday.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler located by the stove.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Employee removed it.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Stored food not covered. Observed pastries stored inside the walk in freezer not covered.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer +200 ppm. Operator replaced the sanitizer solution to 100 PPM.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at 85°F at the front counter. Operator removed the water.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not identified. Operator labeled the sugar.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef stored inside supermarket bags inside the walk in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef stored over bacon. Operator placed beef at the bottom.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket with chlorine at the front counter was 200 ppm +. Operator discarded it and now it is 100 ppm.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator did not have written procedures even though food was time marked. Form was provided to operator.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a metal scoop handle above the ham. Operator removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at the unisex bathroom.
Stored food not covered. Observed croquettes and tequeños not covered inside the walk in cooler.
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.