LETTUCE & TOMATO GOURMET GASTROBAR
17070 W DIXIE HWY, North Miami Beach FL 33160 · 786 326 2144
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 21 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed raw lamb stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Required employee training expired for all employees as of 1/25/26. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
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Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for container of cut lettuce.
Observed a bottle of equate stomach relief stored in reach in cooler with food for customer consumption.
Handwash sink behind front counter used as a dump sink for ice. Advised manager that can not be used for any purposes other than handwashing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Advised manager and she removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container cracked or broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer (sushi).
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in cooler and wall.
In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of refrigerator has exposed insulation.
Observed cases of raw beef stored on floor in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to plastic container stored inside.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container cracked or broken.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas stored on floor behind front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in sushi station.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various foods in reach in cooler.
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. Emailed form to operator so he can print.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Interior of refrigerator in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
Observed in sushi are ceiling not completely closed with AC ducts exposed. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable with dust on wood beams.
Reach-in cooler interior and shelves has accumulation of soil residues.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed strainer stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand washing sink located behind front counter as a dump sink and to rinse pitcher.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Located in front of fryer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located behind front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in salad station.
May 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.located between prep tables. Chef removed.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection 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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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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink in kitchen area.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 72°F and located next to sushi cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.