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LA VENTANA RESTAURANT

710 WASHINGTON AVE STE CU-2 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3399682
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8530016
DBPR license2327797

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left kitchen went outside and did not change cloves or wash hands, discussed with operator

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in restroom, operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.

#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout kitchen damaged walls and unsealed wood

#4Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled.

#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature, operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.