STRADA IN THE GROVE
3197 COMMODORE PLZ, Miami FL 33133 · 305-444-1312
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2025
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at pizza station flip top cooler Italian sausage (49F - Cold Holding); as per operator for 3 days.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator stop use and set up three compartment sink.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of fly spray stored at bar window. Operator removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in freezer box of frozen raw chicken stored on top of box of frozen calamari. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for mussel and clam tags.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at entrance of kitchen.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed next to pizza station. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen, vents and surrounding tiles soiled with heavy dust build up. Operator began to clean during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed for plates at front line waiter station. Operator placed cover over plates.
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 packages of frozen grouper at pizza station reach in coolers not removed from packaging before being placed to thaw. Operator began to remove.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with dust build up next to ice machine at entrance of kitchen.
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed storage bin of onions at cook line stored on floor.
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for Uovo Strada dish, served with poached egg
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 packages of octopus, canned tuna, salmon tartare, sauces, pork belly in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in freezer with no approved HACCP.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at entrance of cook line.
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station flip top cooler Italian sausage (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator from the night before. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler, octopus (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); branzino (50F - Cold Holding); sautéed mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator from the night before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station flip top cooler Italian sausage (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator from the night before. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler, octopus (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); branzino (50F - Cold Holding); sautéed mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator from the night before. Operator removed items to discard. Observed at cook line reach in cooler, calamari (49F - Cold Holding); salmon (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); seafood di mare (48F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator more than 3 hours ago from walk in cooler. Operator placed into reach in freezer to rapid cool.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for Uovo Strada dish, served with poached egg
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 packages of octopus, canned tuna, salmon tartare, sauces, pork belly in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in freezer with no approved HACCP.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line cutting boards.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwaves at cook line,
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on floor at cook line. Employees stored onto lower shelves.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at entrance of cook line.
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink and began to contact technician.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no letter of parasite destruction available for salmon tartare served. Operator contacted vendor during inspection and obtained letter of parasite destruction.
Raw animal food stored over or with washed produce. Observed raw seafood mix stored over vegetables in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed packages of octopus, canned tuna, salmon tartare, sauces, pork belly in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in freezer with no approved HACCP.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at pizza station flip top cooler Italian sausage (49F - Cold Holding); as per operator for 3 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station flip top cooler Italian sausage (49F - Cold Holding); as per operator for 3 days. Chef removed and voluntarily discarded. Observed at cook line flip top cooler salmon (50F - Cold Holding); as per employee less than 3 hours.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for clam and mussel tags.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sink used as dumb, observed server dumping drinking water into hand sink at entrance of kitchen.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for Uovo Strada dish, served with poached egg
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink at entrance of kitchen.
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 operator with form.
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 packages of octopus, canned tuna, salmon tartare, sauces, pork belly in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in freezer with no approved HACCP.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for trays of lasagna in walk in cooler made 2 days ago.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at dry storage rack next to pizza station.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed for dishes at waiters station of exterior cook line, serving dishes not inverted.
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 thawed packages of ahi tuna in reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler not removed from packaging. Operator removed to discard.
Food stored on floor. Observed storage bin of onions at cook line stored on floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep cooler at cook line. Operator removed.
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 containers of corn flour and flour at dry storage shelf.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Operator provided back flow preventer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at multiple handwashing sinks throughout establishment.
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.