CAFÉ LA TROVA
971 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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 stored over commercially packaged raw beef at reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance. Coached staff on correct procedure.
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 staff not knowing correct concentration of chlorine at dish machine. Coached staff on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at cook line used to fill container with water.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine and no quaternary test strips available.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to cook line and hand washing sink at coffee station.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at coffee station.
Basic 10
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near walk-in cooler and ceiling tiles soiled at prep area.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed knife stored between two table edges at kitchen area. Knife was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board groove$ at salad area. Board was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-in cooler across cook line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of ice on floor at walk-in cooler. Chef removed bucket of ice from floor. Also observed box of chicken paws stored on floor of walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets stored on floor of coffee station.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer next to slicer.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at unit across cook line.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink next to cook line and hand washing sink at coffee station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:13 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 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.