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LA TERRAZA CAFE & BAR

1109 BRICKELL AVE, Miami FL 33131 · 3741224

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2328207
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
SEP 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Plant food and syrup date of production 6-16-25 inside front service cooler.
High priority/02C-01-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes at 53 f mushrooms 50 f lettuce 49 f cheese 51 f item off temperature where relocated to a working cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal book bag in kitchen food preparation area.
Basic/40-06-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean vulcan oven throughout.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Ceiling tile missing. Around three compartment sink.
Basic/36-36-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen reach in cooler.
Basic/14-33-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees touching soiled cutting boards and then engaging in food preparation.
High priority/12A-29-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Plant food and syrup date of production 6-16-25 inside front service cooler.
High priority/02C-01-5
Tray of fruits in contact with ice, inside ice container, front service area.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In food preparation area.
Basic/21-12-4
Dec 12, 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
Show 5 findings ▾
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4
Jul 2, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Ceiling tile missing. Next to Room service location.
Basic/36-36-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most RIC cook line.
Basic/14-33-4
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area
Basic/36-32-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.