Inspection Report

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LA COTE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3326501
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8345758
DBPR license2331788

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 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.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his body and then, continue working with utensils and food. Employee was advised about the issue and washed his hands and placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at 47 F inside reach in cooler at the front line ( As per employee for less than 4 hrs ). Employee added ice underneath. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed veggie cutter with old debris on stored on shelving. Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical with no label .

Basic 3

#1Basic16-38-5

Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed high temperature dishmachine with damaged gauge ( reading device )

#2Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets with mold like substance on. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 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.