Inspection Report

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TASCA PAELLA

920 LINCOLN RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3438819
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8727845
DBPR license2332168

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken over cheese and smoked salmon in the cook line drawer coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 6

#11Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed a triple sink at the bar where the hand sink use to be. Observed a hand sink removed in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate02A-01-4

Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email. The operator printed and posted the oyster consumer advisory during the inspection. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter. The manager inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on the top of the ice machine. The manager removed it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed vacuum sealed steaks and chicken in plastic bags defrosting in a sink. The manager turned on the cold water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9Basic02D-01-5

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

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 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
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.