LA BODEGA RESTAURANT
13774 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
37 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 12
22-41-4High Priority – 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 0 ppm). **Warning**
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed bread stored in soiled drawer at bakery station. **Warning**
01A-03-4High Priority – Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed deserts and tamales, as per the manager are made at home. **Warning**
28-17-5High Priority – Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Observed sewage from the dishwasher machine disposal at floor in kitchen area. The drain is clogged. And waste water from hand wash sink drain on floor at bakery area. **Warning**
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed ceviche is offered on the menu no parasites destruction letter. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed octopus and shrimp stored inside of thank you bags at reach in cooler bakery station. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cut onions at reach in cooler at bakery station. And observed raw fish stored over cooked pasta at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over seafood mix at walk in cooler. **Warning**
28-26-5High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up through floor drain under the dishwasher machine. **Warning**
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed deserts and tamales as per the manager are made at home. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed ground beef (51 F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (52 F – Cold Holding); octopus (49 F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49 F – Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler bakery station. As per operator since yesterday. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (51 F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (52 F – Cold Holding), octopus (49 F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49 F – Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler bakery station. As per operator since yesterday. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a green container inside of hand wash sink preparation area. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink preparation area. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink with water at 80°F after 3 minutes running water at preparation area. **Warning**
Basic 19
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service container without handle stored inside of desert. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers door handles soiled at bakery station. And microwave door handles soiled. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach u dear shelves at bakery station. **Warning**
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed floor and wall junctures not coved at dishwasher area and outside of the walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water under standing reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under reach in cooler and preparation tables at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several tiles missing and some broken at kitchen area. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. **Warning**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the rice with milk. Operator removed the Handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at bakery station. And heavy accumulation of grease and debris on stove. **Warning**
29-07-5Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed pipe under hand wash sink and the pipe under three compartment in disrepair. The water at drain on floor. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at bakery station where the ceviche is made. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored on floor next to shelf at bakery station. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at ceviche station. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under/next to three compartment sink and dishwasher machine. **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water of the three compartment sink draining on floor. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink at preparation area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:58 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.