LA BODEGA RESTAURANT
13774 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in walk in freezer nonfood-grade bags storing beef. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed in walk in freezer nonfood-grade bags storing beef. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Observed in walk in freezer nonfood-grade bags storing beef. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed establishment without written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: 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. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed on menu ceviche which contains raw fish not identified by consumer advisory. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Observed on menu ceviche which contains raw fish not identified by consumer advisory. **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed addition of bar area to the left of kitchen entrance without plan review. Observed bathroom in location different to plans provided. Kitchen layout is different to plans provided. Observed removal of front counter to the right of entrance door. Observed mop sink located inside under dish machine in ware wash area. Plans state mop sink are outside. Establishment located at 13774 SW 88 ST Miami,FL occupying two bays, As per Operator, second bay address is 13770 SW 88 ST. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed addition of bar area to the left of kitchen entrance without plan review. Observed bathroom in location different to plans provided. Kitchen layout is different to plans provided. Observed removal of front counter to the right of entrance door. Observed mop sink located inside under dish machine in ware wash area. Plans state mop sink are outside. Establishment located at 13774 SW 88 ST Miami,FL occupying two bays, As per Operator, second bay address is 13770 SW 88 ST. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed Sonia O. Engaging in food preparation working longer than 60 days without proof of employee training. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Observed Sonia O. Engaging in food preparation working longer than 60 days without proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed establishment without proof of reporting agreement for all employees of establishment. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Observed establishment without proof of reporting agreement for all employees of establishment. **Time Extended**
Basic 7
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed ceiling no drop down ceiling throughout bar and kitchen areas. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Observed ceiling no drop down ceiling throughout bar and kitchen areas. **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license is not displayed during time of inspection. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Current license is not displayed during time of inspection. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Current license is not displayed during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
36-58-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Observed exposed rafters and studs throughout kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed exposed rafters and studs throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Observed exposed rafters and studs throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed gap beneath both exterior doors to the left of cook line area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Observed gap beneath both exterior doors to the left of cook line area. **Time Extended**
36-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris at cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed accumulation of grease and food debris at cook line. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Observed accumulation of grease and food debris at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles throughout kitchen area in disrepair. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed floor tiles throughout kitchen area in disrepair. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Observed floor tiles throughout kitchen area in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed rusted shelves in walk in freezer and walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Observed rusted shelves in walk in freezer and walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:07 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.