LA MULATA
1443 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed several different cut fruits for drinks on the bar top not covered. **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the bartender cutting a lime with no gloves on I stop him and told he needs to use gloves. He put on the gloves without washing his hands. **Warning**
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the bartender touched his face and continued to make touch cups. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef patties over plantains in the up right refrigerator next to the walk in cooler. The cook moved the beef patties to the bottom shelf. **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 chicken over beef in the walk in cooler. The cook moved the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Carlos Perea certification expired on 11-18-2025. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a strainer on top of the hand washing sink at the warehouse washing area. The dishwasher removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bartender rinsing of metal measuring cups in the hand washing sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection the manager couldn't located the certificates for the following food handlers; Yadira Reyes, Matias celli,mynot, Jose Cortez.**Warning** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open coffee cup on top of a cutting board. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dirty utensils in water with a temperature of 87°F. The cook poured out the water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guard soiled. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:36 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.