LAS TAPAS DE ROSA
449 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33130 · 305.856.9788
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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 to operator during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020040771 | Jun 23, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food inside reach in freezer.
No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Observed In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 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 cooler in the main kitchen: raw shell eggs and raw beef stored above whole peppers.
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 by the three compartment sink
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator placed a roll of paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheesecake, as per operator, prepared 2 days ago. Operator placed date on the container during the inspection. Inspector discussed with operator informing that any food that is prepared on site must be date marked within 24 hours and good for seven days.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout restaurant where food is prepared and warewashing area.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Cutting board in the main kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen area: 2 pair of tongs on the oven door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Main kitchen area, by the three compartment sink.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 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.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a raw snapper filet in completely thawed in original ROP packaging.
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 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.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a raw snapper filet in completely thawed in original ROP packaging.
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. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table stored in front of kitchen hand washing sink, operator removed.
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.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 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.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at ambient temperature 77F at cook line, as per cook for approximately 30 minutes prior. Operator placed inside reach in cooler.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken, coached employee.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic trays and pots stored inside hand washing sink at kitchen area. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container inside handwashing sink, operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unaware of thermometer calibration procedures, coached operator.
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.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink used to thaw calamari.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface in multiple areas of kitchen and under dishes/pots/pans. Cloth stored over cooked potatoes.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- calamari 30F in hand wash sink, red snapper 40F in standing water, no running water.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 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 to operator during inspection.
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. Provided form to operator, staff signed during inspection.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on hot water valve.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish and calamari thawing at room temperature.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.