LA TRAILA BBQ
5840 SW 71 ST B, South Miami FL 33143 · 786-655-0802
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
APR 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Apr 3, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed milk with Best Buy date of 3/25. Milk is past the 7 days of use.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on rack above prep top cooler across cook line. Operator removed during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
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 current establishment layout not matching layout of plans in database. Observed two large smokers located outside of restaurant in front of building. Observed hand sink moved to front of bar area and dish machine added to bar area. Observed front counter area with hand sink moved to opposite side, front counter added warmer, steam table and warmers added, reach in cooler added next to hand sink at front counter. Observed ice machine added across ware wash area.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry storage racks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hold in ceiling in prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license currently not posted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table on cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with cleaner unlabeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles broken and with holes above reach in cooler preparation area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of cucumber stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator moved the box to a shelf.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed one hood filter missing.
Sep 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at drawers reach in cooler. Operator properly relocated the products.
Handwash sink doesn't have faucet for hot or cold water at food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at two handwash sink at preparation area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed two new employees no proof of food employee reporting agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with cleaner unlabeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup without handle inside of cheese at reach in cooler. Operator discarded the cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles broken and with holes above reach in cooler preparation area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of cucumber stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator moved the box to a shelf.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed one hood filter missing.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed mop sink inaccessible, complete blocked with equipments and boxes.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service bags of pita bread used to stored pies at reach in freezer.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and shell eggs stored over falafel at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at drawer reach in cooler. And raw chicken stored over raw Salmon at walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged the products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with residual of food, one located at dishwasher area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at preparation area and dishwasher area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup inside of the condiment container used to dispense food. The cup was removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair with holes at preparation area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed onion bag stored on floor at walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The towel was removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at preparation area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink dishwasher area.
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.