Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA BODEGA RESTAURANT

13774 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3429600
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718626
DBPR license2331134

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#18High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw squid stored inside non food grade bags inside reach in freezer near cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19High 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 chicken stored over raw calamari inside walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at front counter **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans with no date mark inside standing reach in cooler in prep area, as per operator was made 2 days prior to inspection.

#23Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand sink next to cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 17

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups with no handle stored inside container of mussels and container of rice. Operator removed cups **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled at cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several ceiling tiles with stains in kitchen area

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine in back prep area. Observed gaskets torn at standing reach in cooler next to grill

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of exterior door

#7Basic36-08-4

Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed at entrance of walk in freezer and at wall next to back exterior door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under reach in cooler next to ice machine and inside cracked tiles in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with old food

#10Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in kitchen area next to cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of mayo stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator picked up bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer

#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted

#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in kitchen area near cook line and behind prep table with plates next to hand sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and spices not labeled at cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
7 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.