LAVKA
766 SW 1 CT UNIT 4, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2025
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▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 46 points off where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the reach in freezer, located across of front line prep area, ROP pork stored over pasta and bread.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scurrying pad inside HWS at entrance to kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS near WIC. Paper was provided.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ivanna, Misha, Jonathan, Nika with no proof of training.
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting ROP on salmon, branzino, dry meats, salo, and beef with no HACCP approved. Coached chef on correct procedures.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at plates stored at ware ware washing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of orange juice on floor at WIC. Containers were removed.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed grab and go packages of beef, dry meats, salo, and waffle cake missing name of establishment at deli section.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's bathroom.
Mar 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 salmon and branzino with no label.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scurrying pad inside HWS at entrance to kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS near WIC. Paper was provided.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ivanna, Misha, Jonathan, Nika with no proof of training.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting ROP on salmon, branzino, dry meats, salo, and beef with no HACCP approved. Coached chef on correct procedures.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at plates stored at ware ware washing area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers with wet nesting at shelf at ware washing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of orange juice on floor at WIC. Containers were removed.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed grab and go packages of beef, dry meats, salo, and waffle cake missing name of establishment at deli section.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's bathroom.
Oct 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bottle of soap and sponge inside the handwashing sink located in the ware-wash area. Observed the handwashing sink located in the front counter area with food debris inside drain strainer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the Red Caviar crepe, poached eggs, and "eggs your way" on the menu with no disclosure identifying as raw.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed reduced oxygen packaging being done on soft cheese, raw pork, and salo. Products are kept in ROP packaging for 5 days. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes, caldrons, and food containers on shelves located in the ware-wash area, not stored inverted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged for grab and go cabbage salad, salo, and dumplings with no date of production and address of establishment at front mini market area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched her hair and then handled clean utensils at the front prep counter. Cached manager on correct procedure.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler, raw chicken stored above ready to eat carrot salad
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the reach in freezer, located across of front line prep area, ROP pork stored over pasta and bread.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in the ware-wash area, on top of the shelving units next to clean food containers and plates a bottle of soap.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bottle of soap and sponge inside the handwashing sink located in the ware-wash area. Observed the handwashing sink located in the front counter area with food debris inside drain strainer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the Red Caviar crepe, poached eggs, and "eggs your way" on the menu with no disclosure identifying as raw.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed reduced oxygen packaging being done on soft cheese, raw pork, and salo. Products are kept in ROP packaging for 5 days. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for the Red Caviar crepe, poached eggs, and "eggs your way" on the menu or in the venue. Printed and provided consumer advisory to manager.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the CO2 tank located next to the walk in cooler not secured properly.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes, caldrons, and food containers on shelves located in the ware-wash area, not stored inverted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed a package of plastic water bottles being stored inside the mop sink, located in the dry storage room.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of yellow onions and another container of red potatoes stored on the floor located in the dry storage area across of walk in cooler.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged for grab and go cabbage salad, salo, and dumplings with no date of production and address of establishment at front mini market area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of the walk in cooler found to be soiled.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed 3 cooking utensils inside a utensil container located at the cooking station not stored properly.
Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in cooler a ready to eat cake stored unprotected.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall of the hand wash sink and prep counter, in the dry store area in front of walk in cooler to be soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers with white like substance not labeled located at front line counter near the ham wash sink, 2 at front prep counters, at the prep station near stove, and a rolling food container near the pizza ovens and twin containers located in the dry store area in front of the walk in cooler.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.