FRATELLI LA BUFALA
437 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 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 lasagna (55F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per chef since previous night.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lasagna (55F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per chef since previous night.
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Samuelle Farago certification expired on 5/21/2024.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yvon Lydia certificate expired on 8/26/2024.
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler by across cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout the kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Chicken thawing at sink with no running water.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:43 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.