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LA PAUSA

4200 NW 21 ST, CONC J - FOOD COURT, Miami FL 33122 · 305.267.8510

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats85
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2331598
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2019005556Jan 7, 2019Mar 20, 2019$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 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
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer, kitchen reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the prep cooler inside soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed kitchen hand washing sink draining slowly.
Basic/29-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee making sandwiches, and then making fries. Manager coached employee, employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, washing dishes. Observed employee washing dishes with no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Panini toaster shelf.
Basic/23-03-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Basic/29-17-4
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager posted on the lobby
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat grill.
Basic/23-03-4

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.