LA TRATTORIA
1244 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-494-0230
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided to operator via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed COOKED WHITE RICE (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed COOKED WHITE RICE (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile over pizza oven at kitchen area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on the floor next to dishwasher at warewashing area. Manager had employee clean and discard dead roaches.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee at prep area engaging in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
Reach-in cooler Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut tomatoes inside RIC at cook line.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ham inside WIC.
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. Provided to operator via email.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to coffee machine with hot water of 72F.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank not secure by the wine reach in cooler station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bar spoons in standing water. Operator removed water.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook finished preparing a dish of food removed her gloves and put on new gloves without washing her hands.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email. The manager printed it and posted it during the inspection.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a coffee cup on top of a chest freezer.
Apr 3, 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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Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust at warewashing area and ceiling tiles and lights shields soiled with mold-like substance near bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at drink station at back of kitchen. Ice scoop was properly stored.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach-in cooler soiled near coffee station.
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in walk in cooler in disrepair.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in preparation table at coffee station.
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm). Manager instructed staff to dilute solution.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in all hand sink throughout the kitchen. Temperature 77F observed for 5 minutes. As per manager, hotel water heater will be serviced tomorrow.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at employees unisex restroom. Observed at kitchen near dishmachine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in walk in cooler in disrepair.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in cooler located near the coffee station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand washing sink soiled near the coffee station.
Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet loose in employees unisex restroom. Observed hot water knob at hand sink near the coffee station in disrepair.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in hand sink near the coffee station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in preparation table at coffee station.
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.