LA CURVA RESTAURANT
4201 SW 75 AVE, Miami FL 33155
Last inspected Apr 4, 2024 · 2 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
APR 24
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,080
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022004412 | Dec 9, 2021 | Jul 6, 2023 | $160 |
| 1--2021011523 | Dec 3, 2020 | Aug 30, 2021 | $200 |
| 1--2016016339 | Mar 4, 2016 | Jun 24, 2016 | $400 |
| 1--2015033892 | Jul 17, 2015 | Jan 26, 2016 | $320 |
Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
Apr 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of rice and bag of cheese with mold at reach in cooler at cook line.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic tray and bottle of beer stored inside hand sink at ware washing area.
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Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed preparation table with wood as surface.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom and side of exit door. Also observed hole in back exit door.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor at ware washing area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line.
Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage and warewashing area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed ice machine and espresso machine at front counter, not utilized.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout establishment.
Aug 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator called and renewed license during inspection. Confirmation 237125040
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. Observed raw beef (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (58F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer blade soiled with old food debris. Observed cutting board with stains at cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's bathroom.
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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement to person in charge and employees reviewed and signed.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is on at hand sink at ware washing area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed heavy buildup of debris on handles at reach in cooler at cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor near back exit door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.