LA FOGATA BBQ SPECIALTIES
8239 W FLAGLER ST, West Miami FL 33144 · 2667535
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon. During the inspection employee removed fish from package.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
Walk-in freezer interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 2, 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 each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and raw fish in walk in cooler not working. During the inspection operator removed items and placed them correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled
Stored food not covered. Observed plantain chips stored in plastic containers on top of shelves not covered. During the inspection employee covered it.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ROP LOBSTER CREAM packages stored in standing at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed item and placed in reach in cooler.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers with cooking oil and 2 plastic containers with soy sauce.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink pipes in disrepair located in the front storage area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas.
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor
Oct 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside of the rice, and beans in the back area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed prep area fan cover soiled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon on reduced oxygen packaged.Manager removed salmons from bags.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed baseboards missing in the kitchen area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ice machine area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink pipes in disrepair located in the front storage area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over pork, and pork over shrimp.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container use as scoop with no handle.
Cardboard box used as garbage container. In front of the charbroiled grill.
Food stored on floor. Observed a cooler with red snapper stored on the walk in cooler floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container no covered.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container without a label..
Jan 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled located in the kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. At the time of the inspection observed gaskets in reach in coolers located in the kitchen in disrepair"
Open dumpster lid.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in the kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under the dishwasher machine leaking.
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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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.
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. For all the employees.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. At the time of the inspection observed containers in reach in coolers with chicken breast,beef and fish not labeled. Observed no labels on bottle of sauces located by the cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the time of the inspection observed bowl with no handle inside of rice container by the dry storage area. employee removed bowl.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled located in the kitchen
Cardboard box used as garbage container. Located in the cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the time of the inspection observed ceiling tiles soiled located near the 3 compartment sink.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cases of to go containers stored on the prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, radio on top of the prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. At the time of the inspection observed gaskets in reach in coolers located in the kitchen in disrepair"
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of garlic oil stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
Light not functioning. On the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under the flat with heavy soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in the kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under the dishwasher machine leaking.
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.