LAS TAPAS DE ROSA
449 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since June 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Observed Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food inside reach in freezer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed white fish commercially ROP being thawed inside ROP bag. Coached employee the correct method.
Water leaking from pipe at three compartment sink.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Stand up reach in cookline by the three compartment sink: raw shell eggs, raw beef, and raw chicken stored above sour cream whole bell peppers. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen area: hand sink blocked by a wheeled rack with clean dishes.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Main kitchen area, stand up reach in cooler interior.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front counter.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Cutting board in the main kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Main kitchen area, by the three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Main kitchen area, stand up reach in cooler by the cookline.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelf of a prep table on the main kitchen.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat product at double door reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pots with heavy carbon build up at kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an aluminum pan in handwashing sink at front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout restaurant where food food is prepared and warewashing area not smooth and easily cleaned.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at reach in cooler near kitchen exit soiled with debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under three compartment sink at kitchen area leaking.
Feb 13, 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
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bags inside reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk inside reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup touching rice inside container.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bags inside reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk inside reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken inside reach in cooler no date marked, as per cook for more than 24 hours prior.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup touching rice inside container.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas between 3 compartment sink and wall.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed throughout kitchen.
Jun 27, 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
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Food stored on floor. Bag of bread crumbs on the kitchen floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen door handles solid.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen stove top.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
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.