LA FAMIGLIA ITALIAN RESTAURANT INC
11655 RED RD, Miramar FL 33025 · 954-966-3332
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023. Operator renewed his license during inspection.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $250
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025076955 | Sep 17, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $250 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Calamari; (45F)Shrimp; (43F - Cold Holding)Ground beef; (43F - Cold Holding) in line cooler. Operator removed to items to Walk In Cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employee drinking water in Flip top cooler Operator removed and discard item
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked meatballs stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, meatballs cooked on 01/10/2026.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with meatballs stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer less than 50 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shrimp stored over boxes with cucumbers in walk in cooler. Operator relocate raw shrimp.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat foods in freezer. Operator removed beef and stored properly. -Observed raw chicken stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Operator relocate raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw calamari cold held at 44F in horizon refrigeration. Per operator, item transfer to unit less than 3 hours before the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked meatballs stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, meatballs cooked on 09/15/2025.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with meatballs stored in walk in cooler.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shrimp stored over butter in reach in cooler. Operator removed butter to top shelf.
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 cannot be determined. -Observed no time mark on pizza held using time as a public health control. Per operator, pizza cooked 5 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked pizza.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked rice stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, rice cooked on 02/03/2025.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals at dishwashing area. Operator labeled bottles
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed bag with unwashed oranges stored over sliced ham in walk in cooler. Operator relocate oranges to bottom shelf.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw calamari and fish stored over pasta in reach in freezer. Operator relocate pasta.
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 cannot be determined. Observed at 12:45 P.m. no time marked on pizza held using time as a public health control. Pre operator, pizza cooked at 11:30 a.m. Operator correctly time marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 1:10 p.m. no date marked on cooked ground beef stored in walk-in cooler. Item was cooked on 09/15/2024 before 12:00p.m.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on in-use food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored on shelves. -Observed cases with drinking water and drinks stored on floor at pizza station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an unlabeled container with meatballs stored in walk in cooler.
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over cheese tortellini in beverage air freezer. Operator relocate tortellini
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 cannot be determined. Observed pizza held using time as a public health control has no time mark. Per operator, pizzas cooked 20 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked pizzas.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed no date marked on slice ham and cheese stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cut on 03/17/ 2024. Operator correctly date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked ground beef stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, item cooked on 03/18/2024 in the morning b
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking water stored on clean in-use food preparation table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cooked ground pork stored in walk in cooler.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023. Operator renewed his license during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 12:09 p.m. ham cold held at 47F in flip top cooler. Per operator, ham transfer to unit at 10:30 a.m. operator placed ice pack on ham for quick chill.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -Observed clams tags not marked last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade. Operator wash and sanitizer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on lasagna stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, item cooked on 01/20/2024. Operator correctly date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in refrigerator at cook line not identified or segmented. Operator discarded at will.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor.
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.