LUCALI MIAMI
1930 BAY RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.695.4441
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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FEB 25
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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. Form provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2014041985 | Sep 5, 2014 | Mar 4, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the upright colooler door handles cracked with sharp metal exposed.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 27, 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
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook removed her gloves completed a task and put gloves.
Clams tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager had it cleaned.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted a. The manager inverted it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The manager removed it.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at the pizza station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with a temperature of 114°F. The manager put them on the stove to heat the water.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection 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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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade spiked.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper maximum strength for manual warewashing. Observed the triple sink chlorine sanitizer at over 400 ppms. The dishwasher drained the sink and added less bleach and is now at 100 ppms.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a waiter bring dirty dishes to the kitchen and then grabbed clean plated food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of WD40 on a prep cart over spices. The chef removed the chemical.
Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. The chef put them in order.
Clam tags not marked with last date served. Observed a few tags not labeled.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the establishment is using chlorine in the triple sink and dish machine and has a quaternary test kit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled. The chef labeled it water.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed meatballs (55F - Cooling); in the walk-in cooler with a sticker indicating use first and production date 09-15.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher load dirty dishes and removed the clean dishes without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed meatballs (55F - Cooling); in the walk-in cooler with a sticker indicating use first and production date 09-15.
Clams tags not marked with last date served.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The manager moved it to a container.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of salt. The cook removed it and inverted it.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
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. Form provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with clams of the walk-in cooler floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
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