LA VENTANA RESTAURANT
710 WASHINGTON AVE STE CU-2 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and chicken over raw shrimp in reach in under grill area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mahi-mahi thawed in ROP package at cook line reach-in cooler. Stop sale issue. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bar gun holster soiled with mold-like substance. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pot on top of hand washing sink and metal lids inside of sink. Pot was removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Shrimp Ceviche not properly linked to consumer advisory. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting responsibilities agreement. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 14
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with accumulated dust at kitchen area and lobby area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed forks not properly stored at front counter. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi-mahi thawed in ROP package at cook line reach-in cooler. Stop sale issue. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink. Observed handle of reach-in cooler glass door in disrepair at cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of food stored on floor at kitchen. Employee removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen, bar, and bathrooms. **Warning**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink and at cook line. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe leaking under hand washing sink at kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall not smooth and easily cleanable next to hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:28 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.