LA TRUFA GOURMET CATERING
701 NW 77 ST, Miami FL 33150 · 786-301-7884
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 information handout to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee wiped hands on clothes. Manager coached employee on proper procedures.
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed ROP of raw corvina, lobster,salmon and salmon tartar missing required information at reach in freezers at back storage area. As per person in charge, fish has remained frozen before and after ROP.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed establishment conducts cook chill of cooked duck, cooked pork and cooked fennel without HACCP plan. Observed ROP packages at reach in freezers at back storage area. Labels exceed 48 hours. As per person in charge, products are packaged at 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed (47F - Cold Holding) at room temperature. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Employee placed inside reach in cooler.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored cooking plate soiled with old food debris on shelves near cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed reach in coolers obstructing access to hand sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of sugar stored inside hand sink at storage area. Observed food debris in hand sink at storage area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in between reach in coolers at prep area and at storage area. Employee replenished paper towels.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging and cook chill without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts ROP on raw corvina, lobster,salmon raw chicken, tenderloin, fajita, pichana and salmon tartar. Observed establishment conducts cook chill of cooked duck, cooked pork and cooked fennel without HACCP plan. Observed ROP packages at reach in freezers at back storage area. Labels exceed 48 hours.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Taimi, Greta, Victoria, Sandro employed more than 60 days, no proof of employee training.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dark substance at kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverage stored on preparation table.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil and mayonnaise stored on floor. Employee removed item.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed ROP packages of raw corvina, lobster,salmon raw chicken, tenderloin, fajita, pichana and salmon tartar, duck, cooked pork at reach in freezer and chest freezer at back storage area missing required information.
Water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink. Manager began repairing.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris and hair next to reach in cooler at prep area. Manager cleaned properly during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no handwashing soap at handwashing sink in prep area next to reach in cooler. Manager provided soap during inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser at prep area handwashing sink not working. Manager removed soap dispenser and discarded during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer next to walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager removed and stored mop properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with black beans not labeled under preparation table in front of oven. Manager labeled during inspection.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris under preparation table across oven, manager cleaned properly during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to dry storage area, manager cleaned properly during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on equipment. Observed rust on bottom shelves of preparation table across oven.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards with cut marks under preparation table across oven, manager discarded during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to handwashing sink across from preparation table, Manager cleaned during inspection.
Nov 6, 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
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes on top dry rack at preparation area not inverted, manager inverted during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor next to oven. Manager removed and stored properly.
Jun 13, 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
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs on top unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Chef stored product properly during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to office.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 information handout to operator
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed 4 white plastic containers with sugar, brown sugar, rice and flour not labeled. Locate in kitchen area metal racks. Employee labeled product properly during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer located in storage area next to office desk.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop being stored inside mop bucket. Employee stored it properly during inspection.
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.