LA MIA RESTAURANT
7911 NW 72 AVE #101-A, Medley FL 33166 · 305.884.2459
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Operator stored meats correctly.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked pork inside reach in cooler by prep table in kitchen. Operator stored foods as per safety storage guidelines.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in HWS inside kitchen. Operator removed container.
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 inside bag in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed fish from bag.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door handle broken by steam table in kitchen.
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Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes container and oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled in kitchen. Operator cleaned microwave interior.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table in kitchen.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed big spoons faces up on three compartment sink. Operator stored big spoons faces down.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled under prep table in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer by steam table in kitchen. Operator stored products as per safety protocols.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door handle broken by steam table in kitchen.
Feb 11, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed container.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside salt container under prep table in kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling tiles right over water heater in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in front of three compartment sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator put a hair net.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cracker container unlabeled on shelf in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over cooked ground beef inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored products properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard on prep table inside kitchen.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table in front of three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal glasses stored on steam table inside kitchen. Operator removed glasses.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed Floor tiles cracked inside room by dinning room.
Food stored on floor. Observed a potatoes container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed by employees restroom.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled on shelf inside dry storage. Operator labeled container.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching pants and touching clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was advised by Inspector and changed gloves and washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon (45 F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45 F - Cold Holding) on prep table inside kitchen. As per Operator both have been outside for 2 hours. Operator placed ice under containers for rapid cooling.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked inside reach in cooler by steam table inside kitchen. As per operator pork was cooked last Friday March 15th, 2024. Operator date marked containers.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled spry bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles over water heater inside kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles inside storage room by dinning room.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle touching at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep table throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled under prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned probe thermometer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Operator stored meats correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a fries container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked. As per Operator pork was cooked last Tuesday October 24th, 2023. Operator date marked container.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black debris on ceiling tiles over three compartment sink inside kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator put a hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles inside reach in freezers room.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen.
Light not functioning. Observed light burned out in back kitchen hallway.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed worn tin foil under prep table inside kitchen.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed broken rice and beans containers lids in dry storage.
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.