Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA LOCANDA

419 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3338571
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8357830
DBPR license2326871

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority8 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine sanitizer at 0.00 ppms. The manager set up the triple sink with chlorine at 100 ppms. To sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#6High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over fruit in the reach in cooler. The manager moved the fruit.

Intermediate 8

#8Intermediate11-27-4

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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic pan with frozen shrimp defrosting in the hand washing. The manager moved the shrimp to the triple sink and turned on the cold water.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate11-26-1

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. Form provided **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap.

#14Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Oliveiro, Morena,Cristobal, Cesare, all expired.

#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles with different chemicals not labeled. The manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar the manager moved the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the bar between the dish machine and table. The manager moved the knives. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large container with sugar unlabeled. The manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.