LA GORCE COUNTRY CLUB
5685 ALTON RD, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305-866-4421
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and serving food with an expired license. Operator paid for the license while we were conducting the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024015330 | Nov 2, 2023 | May 9, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched the bread slice with his bare hand. Bread was discarded, employee washed his hands and put gloves on his hands.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed one of the hand sink in the kitchen with not hot running water. Person in charge opened the hot line faucet immediately.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to scoop oatmeal.Person in charge discarded it.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed scoop on the top of the ice machine. Person in charge sent it to ware washing area immediately.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the dry rice. Person in charge corrected it.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food leftover residue inside the hand sink (as evidence) at the sauté area.
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 some expired certificates: Christian Altema, Sidanie Joseph, Joseph Marie, Karina Marisol, Ivon thony since 9/2025.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the steel stored in between reach in coolers at the main cook line. The utensil was removed and sent to the warewashing area.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed a knife held inside sanitizing solution. Sous chef discarded the solution and rinsed the knife.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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. Observed sushi rice under time control, but time was not marked. As per employee she finished the rice 30 minutes ago. Employee marked the food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles and around the vents on ware washing area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop inside standing water. Person in charge discarded the water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some debris left on the slicer after working. Employee cleaned it immediately.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no label ( chlorine) by dishwasher station.Bottle was labeled immediately.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles and vent above prep area. Executive Sous chef report it to maintenance area for service.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour. Person in charge corrected the issue.
Apr 17, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - buffet area / employee dining area and new food area were added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed food area was added at the first floor bar by men locker room, employee dining area and buffet on the second floor dining area. All areas with cold holding equipments and hot holding equipments. info was provided.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed at the high temperature dishmachine.
Apr 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket inside the hand sink located at the Warewashing area. Employee moved it out immediately.
No plan review submitted and approved - food area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed food area was added at the first floor bar by men locker room, employee dining area and buffet on the second floor dining area. All areas with cold holding equipments and hot holding equipments. info was provided. Observed the establishment has all the plans, but not evidence of any Plan Review application. Info was verified with Plan Review in Tallahassee.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the hand sink located at the buffet area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to dispense corn meal. Chef replaced it for a scoop.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee started wearing the hat.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed excessive accumulation of standing water on the floor in the Warewashing area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons on standing water ( water temperature 74 F).
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Feb 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - buffet area / employee dining area and new food area were added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed food area was added at the first floor bar by men locker room, employee dining area and buffet on the second floor dining area. All areas with cold holding equipments and hot holding equipments. info was provided.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs were hanging on shelf exposed to cross contamination. Employee moved and washed them immediately.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed at the high temperature dishmachine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the employee bathroom and at the new food area located inside the bar at the first floor by the men locker room.
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and serving food with an expired license. Operator paid for the license while we were conducting the inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed lobster meat at 45 F from yesterday as per employee inside a reach in cooler located at the sushi station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster meat from yesterday at 45 F inside reach in cooler. Employee discarded it.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed employee dining area with missing hand sink. Food is served at the location.
No plan review submitted and approved - buffet area / employee dining area and new food area were added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed food area was added at the first floor bar by men locker room, employee dining area and buffet on the second floor dining area. All areas with cold holding equipments and hot holding equipments. info was provided.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean utensils next to the hand sink with missing splash guards.
Food stored outside. Observed a reach in cooler stored on the hallway with coleslaw, relish, mustard, ketchup and mayonnaise. Cooler was moved immediately to inside.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with the ice. Employee stored it inside a clean container.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs were hanging on shelf exposed to cross contamination. Employee moved and washed them immediately.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed at the high temperature dishmachine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the employee bathroom and at the new food area located inside the bar at the first floor by the men locker room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink is in disrepair.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 2, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink located at the coffee station, buffet area is used as a dump sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - buffet area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed buffet area with the cooking station, added as part of the dining area.
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed at the buffet area.
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.