Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA COTE

4441 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3740601
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13779103
DBPR license2331788

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed his hands in a service sink instead of using the hand sink. Employees were coached about it. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach ( as per employee) with no label.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle inside the rice , use a scoop. Container was discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The paper was removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white chest freezer gaskets with mold like substance located.inside the prep area. Employee cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink faucet loose by the La Cote kitchen entrance.

#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from faucet underneath table, next to hand sink dish area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 1:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.