LA MULATA
1443 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over octopus in the drawer reach in cooler at the cook line. The cook moved the beef to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pan in the sink and a trash can in front of it. The host removed the pan and moved the trash cans. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn throughout the kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of shell eggs on the walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 83°F. The cook poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty bottle of Gatorade in the upright refrigerator directly above food. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender put the straws behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of cooked clams in a pan on a prep table. The cook put in the triple sink and turned in the cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to the walk-in cooler.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar at the bar not labeled. The bar tender labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:02 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.