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LA MARTOLA

4702 NE 2 AVE, Miami FL 33137

Last inspected May 16, 2025 · 5 visits since May 2024

□ 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2335530
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
MAY 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2025032241Jan 2, 2025Jun 3, 2025$160

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority8 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container with pills stored inside cooler drawers at pizza station not properly stored. Operator removed the pills from the cooler.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over spice inside walk in cooler. Operator placed eggs under spices.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 4 containers with risotto marked 4/19-4/23 not used within 7 days of preparation. Operator discarded the products.
High priority/01B-24-5
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ As per owner there are no certified food manager for the establishment. Owner stated that he is getting a manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-07-6
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 pizza preparation station added without plan review. Observed pizza oven, 2 preparation coolers, hand sink.
Intermediate/51-16-7
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Yorge and Stefano no proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork belly, pork pate without date mark inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 24 hrs. Operator started to label.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer at washing area, spray bottle with Windex and cleaner at pizza station without labels.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on hot water 108F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Observed over kitchen area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vets soiled at kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee personal cups on prep table across cook line. Operator removed the cups.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed and placed at washing area.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at pizza station.
Basic/31B-04-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across grill.
Basic/29-49-6
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw beef inside ROP as per operator for less than 48 hrs. Operator properly marked with the production time and date.
Basic/03G-53-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
May 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit May 16, 2025 · Admin Complaint
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Operator installed exterior pizza oven, open air grill hand sink and 2 make stations on the patio, they are planning on enclosing it, but are currently operating it exposed to the outside elements.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit May 16, 2025 · Observed preparation area is enclosed but plans have not been sent. Admin Complaint
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for operator and he posted it.
Intermediate/02A-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit May 16, 2025 · Observed advisory on menu Time Extended
Jan 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · 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. Provided via email. Time Extended
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chlorine DM and Triple sink, operator provided quat test kit.
Intermediate/16-32-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Observed chlorine DM and Triple sink, operator provided quat test kit. Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 2, 2025 · Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen. Time Extended
Oct 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee added chlorine, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chlorine DM and Triple sink, operator provided quat test kit.
Intermediate/16-32-5/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed at grill station. Operator discarded the water.
Basic/10-18-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed fillet mignon not properly labeled inside walk in cooler.
Basic/03G-53-1/Warning
May 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking sink operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Operator installed exterior pizza oven, open air grill hand sink and 2 make stations on the patio, they are planning on enclosing it, but are currently operating it exposed to the outside elements.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. 3 of the 4 sinks did not have soap, operator replaced
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for operator and he posted it.
Intermediate/02A-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Food being prepared outside. Operator installed exterior pizza oven, open air grill hand sink and 2 make stations on the patio, they are planning on enclosing it, but are currently operating it exposed to the outside elements.
Basic/08B-32-4/Warning

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.