CAFÉ LA TROVA
971 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At the time of the inspection observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed operator to set up three compartment sink to manually wash, rinse and sanitize.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (55F – Cold Holding); butter (54F – Cold Holding all cold holding at reach in cooler across from cookline.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at bar.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. At the time of the inspection provided operator with employee reporting agreements form. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar.
Basic 14
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice and container of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen entrance.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage entrance in kitchen.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled at hand sink located in kitchen entrance.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. At the time of the inspection observed establishment reuses single service plastic bottles at bar.
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:21 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.