LA BODEGA RESTAURANT
13774 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator will use three compartment sink to clean dishes until dish machine is repaired. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator will use three compartment sink to clean dishes until dish machine is repaired. **Time Extended**
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: 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. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed at back outside area a hose Bibb without vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
11-05-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: 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 **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Discussed and provided employee agreement to operator via email. **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: 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. **Time Extended**
05-08-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator does not have a probe thermometer readily accessible. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator does not have a probe thermometer readily accessible. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: 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. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed surface rust on shelves in walk in cooler. Observed surface rust on shelves in walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
Basic 6
16-23-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: 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. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: 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. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven at cook line to the right of reach in cooler in disrepair. **Warning** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven at cook line to the right of reach in cooler in disrepair. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed oven at cook line to the right of reach in cooler in disrepair. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Observed gap on both exterior kitchen doors leading to the outside. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed gap on both exterior kitchen doors leading to the outside. **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in units throughout kitchen. **Warning** Priority: Basic – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in units throughout kitchen. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in units throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: 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. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed at hand wash sink at preparation table across from reach in cooler no hand wash sign. **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Observed soiled shelves in reach in cooler to the left of cook line. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed soiled shelves in reach in cooler to the left of cook line. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:53 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
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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.