LA MATERA
3073 NE 163 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33160
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
03G-04-5High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Raw salmon was thawing in reach in cooler still in reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**
03G-05-5High Priority – Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing clothes in hand washing sink. **Warning**
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/ Observed 4+ employees present and engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present at time of inspection. **Warning**
03G-50-1Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment with using reduced oxygen packaging for raw meat and raw fish with no approved HACCP plan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 10
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a drinking preparation. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Located in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:51 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.