LA MULATA
1443 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
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 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over steaks in the upright cooler by the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the items to the correct shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal strainer on top of the sink.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the ware wash area.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled.
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in the rice at the cook line. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn by the walk-in cooler.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between the wall and dish machine rack. The cook removed them. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender put them behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 2:32 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.