La Casa Del Sabor
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2024
27
Score
Going back to 2022, La Casa Del Sabor has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 13, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 18 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 10 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting La Casa Del Sabor on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mamey pulp at 60 f room temperature.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mamey pulp at 60F at room temperature.
01B-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphone and purse stored next to orange juice machine by front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located by the dishwasher area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with Mamey pulp stored in kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons located inside standing water by front counter.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gasket soiled and fans soiled located by window.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
27
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
37
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. confirmation 236038707 paid 312.00 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
50
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork chops (118F - Hot Holding) in the steam table located at the front counter area as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator placed food in the oven to be reheated.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (72F - Cold Holding) stored at the front counter as per operator less than 1 hour.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rice containers interior soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located by the 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Carlos with no employee training certificate.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At the front counter cafeteria. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with cereals stored on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Casa Del Sabor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Casa Del Sabor on file is from Aug 13, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Casa Del Sabor?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Casa Del Sabor.
How does La Casa Del Sabor compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Casa Del Sabor most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Casa Del Sabor's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Casa Del Sabor have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Casa Del Sabor means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is La Casa Del Sabor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Casa Del Sabor is inspected around two times per year on average.
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