LA CREMA TAPAS & CHOCOLATE
38 MAIN ST STE C, Rosemary Beach FL 32461 · 850-534-3004
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: cooked onions 46F, per operator item on counter approximately 1 hour. Discussed using time for cooked onions. Provided time as a public health control form.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No soap provided at handwash sink in dessert bar area.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required at hose connection on water heater.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Juvantino Gomez expired 1-14-25
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Soap restocked at time of inspection.
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 expired certificate for Morgan.
Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors. Employee bathroom in prep area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop stored in water at 81F. Manager dumped water and had items washed and stored with out water.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance on shelves in bar reach in cooler.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Cups of lemons and limes stored in ice bin by salad station. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Cups of lemons and limes stored in ice bin by salad station. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: cooked onions 46F, per operator item on counter approximately 1 hour. Discussed using time for cooked onions. Provided time as a public health control form.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Juventino Gomez expired 1-14-25
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked potatoes and cooked onions held on time, no written plan. Emailed form to operator at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on cook line cutting board. Bottle removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Open packages of Togo cups and lids stored in closet on upstairs porch.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sink and surface sanitizer tested at 0ppm DDBSA/Lactic acid with operator's test strips. Operator made new solution, tested at ppm 700/1875 DDBSA/lactic acid.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple cloths stored on equipment and floor in ware washing area.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cloth used as a food-contact surface on cook line under breaded bowl at fryer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag/purse stored on top of case of avocados in upstairs kitchen.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Hole in or other damage to wall in ware washing area above drain board.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in both ice bins in wait station. Manager removed scoops from ice.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cloths used under dish racks at dish machine. Employee removed cloths from food contact surface and sent to laundry.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under breading bowl on cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed scoop from ice and sent to ware washing area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between make table pans and make table lid.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven handle. Tongs were removed from oven.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employee drinks stored in reach in cooler in ware washing area.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet heavily soiled cloth stored on food tray under grill on cook line.
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.