LA VENTANA RESTAURANT
710 WASHINGTON AVE STE CU-2 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over butter inside RIC. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (112F – Hot Holding); shredded beef (112F – Hot Holding) at steam table, as per chef for approximately 1 hour prior.
Intermediate 5
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed chef unaware of hot holding minimum temperature.
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. Provided to operator via email.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Chef replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC gaskets in disrepair.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to manager via email.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:47 AM.
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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.