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ALTALENA MIAMI LLC

19501 BISCAYNE BLVD FH-9 · AVENTURA · Dade County · FL 33180

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3404273
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8544662
DBPR license2335944

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; grilled cheese sandwich (71F – Cold Holding); pastrami croissant (73F – Cold Holding); turkey sandwich (69F – Cold Holding); quiche (63F – Cold Holding); cheesecake (64F – Cold Holding) All were located on front counter. As per person in charge food is prepared in the morning and placed on front counter at ambient temperature. Customers pick the sandwich they want and they are then heated in oven or on grill. Whatever food is not used it is discarded at the end of night. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cut board being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate31B-02-4

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

Warning
#6Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-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
#8Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; grilled cheese sandwich (71F – Cold Holding); pastrami croissant (73F – Cold Holding); turkey sandwich (69F – Cold Holding); quiche (63F – Cold Holding); cheesecake (64F – Cold Holding) All were located on front counter at ambient temperature. As per person in charge food is prepared in the morning and placed on front counter. Customers pick the sandwich they want and they are then heated in oven or on grill. Whatever food is not used it is discarded at the end of night. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in hand washing sink located in kitchen/ prep area due to nozzle in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic31B-04-4

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

Warning
#2Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in front of 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.