LA BODEGA RESTAURANT
13774 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – 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 at dish machine in ware wash area Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up three compartment sink until dish machine is repaired. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in walk in freezer nonfood-grade bags storing beef.
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed in walk in freezer raw duck stored in container with raw beef and raw pork. Operator removed raw poultry from container containing raw pork during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 in walk in cooler commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged corvina no longer frozen and not removed from packaging. Operator discarded corvina during time of inspection.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rice cooker across from walk in cooler cooked rice (112F – Hot Holding) as per operator less than 2 hours. Cooked rice was reheated during g tine of inspection (175F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 9
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment without written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Poster was provided via email during time of inspection.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu ceviche which contains raw fish not identified by consumer advisory.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator provided paper towel during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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 addition of bar area to the left of kitchen entrance without plan review. Observed bathroom in location different to plans provided. Observed mop sink located inside under dish machine in ware wash area. Plans state mop sink are outside. Miami, destablishment located at 13774 SW 88 ST Miami,FL occupying two bays, As per Operator, second bay address is 13770 SW 88 ST.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sonia O. Engaging in food preparation working longer than 60 days without proof of employee training.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed establishment without proof of reporting agreement for all employees of establishment. Reporting agreement sent via email during time of inspection.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink across from cook line during time of inspection. Operator provided soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory at establishment with menu offering ceviche containing raw fish and undercooked churrasco steak. Consumer advisory was provided during time of inspection and posted on wall to the left of bathroom entrance door facing the entrance of establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in hand wash sink across from cook line. Observed no hot water in hand wash sink across from ceviche station.
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in walk in cooler no handle bowl in container with chicha morada. Operator removed no handle bowl during time of inspection. Observed in container with flour across from ware wash area no handle bowl in container. Operator removed no handle bowl during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling no drop down ceiling throughout bar and kitchen areas.
06-09-1Basic – 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 in walk in cooler commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged corvina no longer frozen and not removed from packaging. Operator discarded corvina during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license is not displayed during time of inspection.
36-58-4Basic – Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Observed exposed rafters and studs throughout kitchen area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath both exterior doors to the left of cook line area.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles throughout kitchen area in disrepair.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed serving spoon in rice cooker stored on top of cooked rice. Operator removed serving spoon during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink across from cook line.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage stored in reach in cooler to the left of cook line. Operator removed employee beverage stage during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler to the left of cook line.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in freezer and walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:34 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.