La Casa De La Decada
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
78
Score
Public records show eight inspections at La Casa De La Decada stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so La Casa De La Decada is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shells eggs stored over bottles of water in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
78
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning supplies stored above triple sink; operator moved underneath. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler; case of water. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's and women's restroom doors not self closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's and women's restroom doors not self closing. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed outside of walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed outside of walk in cooler **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed beer cooler in poor repair behind back bar; cooler has standing water and leaking water onto floor. Observed ice machine outside of restaurant not in use or working. Observed ice machine not working or in use at front bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Observed ice machine outside of restaurant not in use or working **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster not on nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster not on nonabsorbent surface. **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelf surface in walk in freezer and cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelf surface in walk in freezer and cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed no food grade plastic bags being used to store frozen meats; fish, shrimp, chicken stored in walk in freezer and chest freezer. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed pipe missing from mop sink connected to line, water directly falls through drain onto floor. **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above bread in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with operator during inspection. **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed thermometer not calibrated due to manager having no knowledge of how to calibrate thermometer. **Warning**
05-07-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with no label above three sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water inside beer cooler located behind back bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed beer cooler in poor repair behind back bar; cooler has standing water and leaking water onto floor. Observed ice machine outside of restaurant not in use or working. Observed ice machine not working or in use at front bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles cracked throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage area cases of oil and other items. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster not on nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelf surface in walk in freezer and cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed outside of walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted underneath table across back kitchen exit. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's and women's restroom doors not self closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
27
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed Kitchen hand washing sink with no paper towels. Operator put paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Glass cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Straws provided for customer not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
25-27-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans stored on dirty shelf.
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bar ice machine no in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipments.
36-73-4
64
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Discussed with employee, and provided email agreement. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: 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. Discussed with employee, and provided email agreement. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light without shield, located at back kitchen dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light without shield, located at back kitchen dry storage. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located near steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at back kitchen near cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Standing reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at back kitchen near cook line. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
61
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot holding unit: beef empanadas (105F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (97F - Hot Holding); stuff potato (101F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator reheat it , beef empanadas (166F - Reheating); stuffed potato (165F - Reheating); croquettes (166F - Reheating) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several plastic to go bags with beef and pork, stored inside walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at back kitchen dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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. Discussed with employee, and provided email agreement.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bags stored inside hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment has raw fish ceviche on the menu without consumer advisory marks. Employee marked each raw items in the-menu with the asterisk. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at back kitchen dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator provided the hot holding thermometer, starting at 100F. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Lianna, and Betty.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Discussed with employee and provided email form.
11-26-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large plastic containers with rice and beans without labels, located at back kitchen dry storage.
02D-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, located across the bar.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler.
36-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled, located at cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located near steam table.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor, located at back kitchen dry storage, and also case of tequenos, and stuff potatoes stored in walk in freezer.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light without shield, located at back kitchen dry storage.
38-01-4
Basic - Standing reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at back kitchen near cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located inside the bar.
29-49-6
16
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above chorizo. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Front counter: drain line from the coffee machine draining into the hand washing sink.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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. Ernesto Cuenca, expired 12/01/21.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with meats stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Casa De La Decada last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Casa De La Decada on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Casa De La Decada?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Casa De La Decada.
How does La Casa De La Decada compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Casa De La Decada most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Casa De La Decada's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Casa De La Decada have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Casa De La Decada means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Casa De La Decada inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Casa De La Decada is inspected around three times per year on average.
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