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
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yellow rice (54F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen, as per chef for more than 24 hours.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (54F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen, as per chef for more than 24 hours.
Intermediate 3
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 via email to operator.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 via email to operator.
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense yellow rice located at reach in cooler at kitchen.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above preparation table at kitchen.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen floor.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in coolers at kitchen. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed No handwashing sign at handsink located at kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in coolers.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed kitchen floor Unsealed concrete.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:17 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
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.