LA BODEGA RESTAURANT
13774 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ground beef stored inside non food grade bags next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating to the public with an expired license. License expired on 10/1/25.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over sauces inside reach in cooler at cook line.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washed hands with gloves on. Coached operator and employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee proceeded to take of gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – 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 shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); spaguetti (48F – Cold Holding) inside reach cooler next to cook line. Operator discarded the product.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); spaguetti (48F – Cold Holding) inside reach cooler next to cook line. Operator discarded the product.
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand sink at kitchen operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink water 80 at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not working at kitchen. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of walk in cooler door. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy accumulation of debris under shelves inside side walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed throughout kitchen area.
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.