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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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FLAMINGO THEATER BAR/LA SCALA DE MIAMI

801 BRICKELL BAY DR #5-100 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33131

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 31, 2017
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2725403
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6313936
DBPR license2334435

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 31, 2017 3:04 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 1, 2017 2:22 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority9 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#15High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. REFRIGERATOR- cheese (46°F – Cold Holding); canadian bacon (48°F – Cold Holding); cut melon (45°F – Cold Holding)

#16High Priority41-25-4

High Priority – Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment.

Intermediate 9

#17Intermediate11-03-4

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.

#18Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. RUBBER BANDS, CORK, and PAPER STORED INSIDE HAND SINK.

#19Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

#20Intermediate53A-01-5

Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.

#21Intermediate27-09-4

Intermediate – No cold running water at hand wash sink in ware wash area.

#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. WARE WASH SINK

#23Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#24Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#25Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. WARE WASH SINK

Basic 14

#1Basic08B-46-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. PEANUT OIL STORED ON FLOOR

#2Basic08B-45-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. LETTUCE STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-8 ROACHES IN WARE WASH AREA. OBSERVED 2 ROACHES CRAWLING UP WALL NEAR DISH MACHINE, AND ANOTHERNTHREE ROACHES CRAWLING ON GROUND IN WARE WASH AREA. ALSO OBSERVED ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR ENTRANCE TO WARE WASH AREA.

#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. EMPLOYEE WEARING BRACELETS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

#6Basic36-41-4

Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. RICE ON FLOOR INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

#8Basic36-31-4

Basic – Hole in ceiling in dry storage room.

#9Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall.

#10Basic10-01-4

Basic – In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. SCOOP WITH HANDLE SUBMERGED INSIDE FLIUR, SUGAR and RICE CONTAINER.

#11Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

#12Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

#13Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. WARE WASH SINK.

#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SQUEEZE BOTTLES CONTAINING DIFFERENT SAUCES

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.