Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

LA LOCANDA

419 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
4 High Priority
Jan 31, 2024
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 8Basic: 3Total: 15

22-49-4

Detail 22614941

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine sanitizer at 0.00 ppms. The manager set up the triple sink with chlorine at 100 ppms. To sanitize. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 22614931

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 22614935

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 22614930

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over fruit in the reach in cooler. The manager moved the fruit.

11-27-4

Detail 22614937

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22614942

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic pan with frozen shrimp defrosting in the hand washing. The manager moved the shrimp to the triple sink and turned on the cold water.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22614934

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 22614929

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought paper towels. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22614940

Intermediate - 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. Form provided Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 22614939

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap.

53B-05-5

Detail 22614932

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Oliveiro, Morena,Cristobal, Cesare, all expired.

41-17-4

Detail 22614938

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles with different chemicals not labeled. The manager labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22614933

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar the manager moved the scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22614936

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the bar between the dish machine and table. The manager moved the knives. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22614928

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large container with sugar unlabeled. The manager labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 21660103

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.

24-07-4

Detail 21660099

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils not inverted.

14-11-5

Detail 21660098

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at the pizza station reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed the upright refrigerator handle missing. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21660100

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in the wall by the back door and restrooms. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21660101

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.

48-04-4

Detail 21660102

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed by the back door. As per the owner it is used in the outside heater.

Jun 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 21128171

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk in cooler raw beef stored over container with marinara sauce, and raw ground beef stored over gallon of milk and salad dressing. Employee moved raw beefs to bottom shelves under ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21128174

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.

16-37-1

Detail 21128165

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.

24-26-4

Detail 21128166

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean metal food containers stored on the kitchen floor

24-05-4

Detail 21128170

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers not inverted. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 21128163

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler located at kitchen torn.

14-38-4

Detail 21128164

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid for flour container broken/ Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21128169

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind mixer by rear door. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21128175

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at pizza preparation area. Employee sanitized knifes and stored them properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21128172

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop buried inside flour container.

21-04-4

Detail 21128168

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at pizza preparation area.

38-07-4

Detail 21128176

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed on storage area lights shield missing. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21128173

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

29-49-6

Detail 21128167

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of stove at kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 21128162

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with flour no labeled, at storage area. Repeat Violation

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-49-4

Detail 20907769

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar -chlorine 0ppm Kitchen-chlorine 0ppm - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Operator will use 3 compartment sinks until machines are repaired. Kitchen- chlorine 0ppm. Bar- chlorine 0ppm. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20907768

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris, dirt,dust. Observed wall fan in kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Time Extended

Dec 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

03D-02-5

Detail 20718318

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed foods cooked on previous day -potatoes (48°F - Cooling); cooked pasta (49°F - Cooling) sauce (48°F - Cooling)

22-49-4

Detail 20718323

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar -chlorine 0ppm Kitchen-chlorine 0ppm

01B-02-5

Detail 20718325

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed foods cooked on previous day -potatoes (48°F - Cooling); cooked pasta (49°F - Cooling) sauce (48°F - Cooling)

53A-01-7

Detail 20718314

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

31B-03-4

Detail 20718315

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, at bar.

24-05-4

Detail 20718321

Basic - Clean utensils and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

14-09-4

Detail 20718313

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-11-4

Detail 20718312

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on reach in cooler near back door in poor repair. Observed lid missing off container of flour, near back door.

36-24-5

Detail 20718316

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, where mixer is located.

10-17-4

Detail 20718324

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at pizza bar. Knives were removed.

10-07-4

Detail 20718311

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, at bar.

38-07-4

Detail 20718317

Basic - Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, located above reach in coolers near back door.

23-03-4

Detail 20718322

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris, dirt,dust. Observed wall fan in kitchen soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 20718320

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris inside walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 20718319

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of different spices/seasonings not labeled.