LA MIA FOCACCIA
6330 N POWERLINE RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 954-772-9499
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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JAN 25
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DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roaches crawling on wall and floor behind dishwasher in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023051829 | Aug 28, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in front line hand wash sink. Operator removed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at in use 2 door flip top at cook line
Food stored on floor. Containers of cooked soup stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at not in use 2 door flip top
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked butterfly pasta 52F @1:46 cooling since 9:00 rechecked 51F @2:15 at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 6. hours. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a tray of deli cold cuts in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in deep plastic covered container Cooked butterfly pasta 52F @1:46 cooling since 9:00 rechecked 51F @2:15 at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 6. hours.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink. Employee provided
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee covered head with hat.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw chicken breast stored on the walk-in floor. Observed multiple boxes of tomatoes, blood oranges, mangoes stored on kitchen floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single serve plastic cups stored on the floor in kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 Ppm chlorine. Operator added more chlorine rechecked 50 Ppm
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee place dirty dishes in dishwasher and then clean fresh basil with out washing hands
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken breast (95F-145F - Hot Holding) at front counter stored in a pan on top of sandwich press. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator stated items are discarded at end of working day. Operator will place item on TPHC.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers and cups stored in handwashing sink on cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink. Employee provided
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator form
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of oil removed from original container not labeled
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located back kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter middle make table.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed front counter floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of grease on floor behind convection oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 door beverage air reach in cooler soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open alkaline water bottle in walk-in freezer.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 butterfly cooked pasta. Operator labeled
Ceiling tile missing. Rear kitchen by rear kitchen exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in corner behind convection oven floor has accumulation of grease and debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on beverage air reach in cooler soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per operator employee training will be updated.
Aug 29, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over Salami and raw eggs over unwashed produce.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roaches crawling on wall and floor behind dishwasher in kitchen area.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean and sanitized pots stored on the floor.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on chemical container above 3 compartment sink. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on the floor in the kitchen area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave and cutting board soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves throughout property soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage thawing at room temperature, sausage was frozen solid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
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.