Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA MULATA

1443 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 3, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3391848
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8502639
DBPR license2338045

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over fish and plantains in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the items to the correct shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. The bar tender cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-08-5

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

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic21-04-4

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

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole fish in a bucket of standing water. The chef turned on the water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.