Inspection Report

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LA MATERA

3073 NE 163 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33160

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3349162
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8368422
DBPR license2332877

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority10 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top various sauces in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 10

#13Intermediate11-27-4

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep table blocking access to hand washing sink. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from bar area and kitchen area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

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#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

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#18Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeled removing buffet area, removing hand washing sink from bar area and kitchen area. Also, observed establishment added a walk in cooler/ freezer and various additional food equipment. No updated plans on file. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate11-26-1

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#21Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Observed offering raw ceviche, moved trout and Caesar, but Menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**

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#22Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment with using reduced oxygen packaging for raw meat. No approved HACCP plan. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

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#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**

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#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of food on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**

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#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. **Warning**

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#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

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#8Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

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#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

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#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:36 PM.

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 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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.