LA BODEGA RESTAURANT
13774 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
47 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 14
22-41-4High Priority – Observed: 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 10ppm). Operator will use three compartment sink to clean dishes until dish machine is repaired. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
12A-07-5High Priority – Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator engage in food preparation and change tasks without changing gloves and washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
09-01-4High Priority – Observed: Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator touch cooked shredded chicken with barehands without Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator was coached on proper hand washing procedure and gloves use. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01A-03-4High Priority – Observed: Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed approximately 30 chicken tamales in walk in cooler, as per operator prepared at home of vendor without invoice. Operator discarded tamales. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: High Priority 01B-02-5 Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (68F – Hot Holding) at steam table equipment across from walk in cooler as per operator more than 6 hours. Operator discarded rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
35A-02-7High Priority – Observed: Live, small flying insects found Observed approximatley 10 small flying insects in storage area to the right of preparation table in kitchen area. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-08-5High Priority – Observed: Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw spinach in same container as raw chicken in walk in cooler. **Warning** Priority: High Prio
08A-20-5High Priority – Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork in walk in cooler. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
35A-05-4High Priority – Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches behind dish machine in ware wash area. Observed approximately 3 live roaches at wall of cook line behind reach in cooler and oven unit. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
35A-23-4High Priority – Observed: Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach excrement present on wall to the right of three compartment sink in ware wash area. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-13-4High Priority – Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 unit of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged swai defrosted in walk in cooler while in packaging. Operator discarded swai. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-04-5High Priority – Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed approximately 30 chicken tamales in walk in cooler, as per operator prepared in home of employee. Operator discarded tamales **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (68F – Hot Holding) at steam table equipment across from walk in cooler as per operator more than 6 hours. Operator discarded rice. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
29-34-4High Priority – Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back outside area a hose Bibb without vacuum breaker. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
41-27-4High Priority – Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at preparation table across from reach in cooler Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator fixed concentration of Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Observed to the left of three compartment sink across from front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Operator fixed concentration of Sanitizer Bucket(Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 10
11-05-4Intermediate – Observed: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Person in charge was asked and has no knowledge of reporting responsibilities for employees **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at at front counter hand wash blocked by small shelf unit with clean cups. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at preparation table across from reach in cooler with dishes inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4Intermediate – Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink throughout kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7Intermediate – Observed: No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bathroom in different location from plans provided. Observed reach in cooler unit located at front counter not stated on plans. Observed mop sink located inside under dish machine in ware wash area. Plans state mop sink are outside. Observed establishment located at 13774 SW 88 ST Miami,FL occupying two bays. As per Operator, second bay address is 13770 SW 88 ST Miami, FL. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
05-08-4Intermediate – Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator does not have a probe thermometer readily accessible. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4Intermediate – Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink throughout kitchen area. Operator provided soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
22-31-4Intermediate – Observed: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves in walk in cooler. Observed surface rust on shelves in walk in freezer. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
14-14-4Intermediate – Observed: Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non-food grade basting brush in use at grill at cook line in kitchen area. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5Intermediate – Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in front counter reach in unit across from three compartment sink with chocolate pastry, as per operator prepared on site, without date marking. Observed rice pudding in walk in cooler, as per operator held for more than 24 hours without date marking. Observed in reach in cooler across from preparation table chicken salad, as per operator held for mor3 than 24 hours without date marking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 23
16-23-4Basic – Observed: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine to the right of three compartment sink in ware wash area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-37-5Basic – Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen and front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-32-5Basic – Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling is disrepair over preparation area to the left of ware wash area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
06-09-1Basic – Observed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 1 unit of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged swai defrosted in walk in cooler while in packaging. Operator discarded swai. **Warning** Priority: Basic
50-09-4Basic – Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establishment operating without current license displayed. **Warning** Priority: Basic
35A-03-4Basic – Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches in ware wash area below dish machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic
12B-02-4Basic – Observed: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee candies and Chocolate crackers stored above clean plates in shelf to the right of preparation area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
13-03-4Basic – Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engage in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-11-5Basic – Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven at cook line to the right of reach in cooler in disrepair. **Warning** Priority: Basic
35B-01-4Basic – Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on both exterior kitchen doors leading to the outside. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-08-4Basic – Observed: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding at hot line in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic
10-01-5Basic – Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed to the left of ware wash area in use scoops in containers with sugar, salt, and MSG with handle above food. Operator removed scoops from container. **Warning** Priority: Basic
10-02-4Basic – Observed: In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored on soiled shelves to the right of preparation area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
22-08-4Basic – Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave on shelf of preparation table across from cook line. **Warning** Priority: Basic
05-09-4Basic – Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in units throughout kitchen. **Warning** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4Basic – Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at preparation table across from reach in cooler no hand wash sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
23-03-4Basic – Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled handles in reach in cooler units across from preparation table. Observed soiled handles in reach in unit to the left of cook line. **Warning** Priority: Basic
22-16-4Basic – Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in reach in cooler to the left of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic
24-18-4Basic – Observed: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at table to the right of front counter silverware stored with food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils on table behind three compartment sink with food-contact surface up. **Warning** Priority: Basic
25-06-4Basic – Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service containers stored and not inverted at shelf to the right of the of preparation table in kitchen area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
21-13-4Basic – Observed: Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed at preparation table across from reach in cooler soiled wiping clothes in bucket with chlorine solution. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-04-5Basic – Observed: Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed exposed utility lines above preparation area to the left of ware wash area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
02D-01-5Basic – Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar and salt not labeled with common name at shelf across from cook line in kitchen area. Observed container of salt not labeled with common name on shelf above preparation table across Ross from reach in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:08 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.