La Crema Tapas & Chocolate
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, La Crema Tapas & Chocolate has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “no soap provided at handwash sink in dessert bar area” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to the broader Rosemary Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dessert bar area.
31B-03-4
90
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required at hose connection on water heater.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Soap restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Juvantino Gomez expired 1-14-25 **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
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. Observed expired certificate for Morgan.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors. Employee bathroom in prep area.
32-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop stored in water at 81F. Manager dumped water and had items washed and stored with out water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance on shelves in bar reach in cooler.
22-16-4
55
Mar 31, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Cups of lemons and limes stored in ice bin by salad station. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Cups of lemons and limes stored in ice bin by salad station. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: cooked onions 46F, per operator item on counter approximately 1 hour. Discussed using time for cooked onions. Provided time as a public health control form.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Juventino Gomez expired 1-14-25
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked potatoes and cooked onions held on time, no written plan. Emailed form to operator at time of inspection.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on cook line cutting board. Bottle removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Open packages of Togo cups and lids stored in closet on upstairs porch.
25-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sink and surface sanitizer tested at 0ppm DDBSA/Lactic acid with operator's test strips. Operator made new solution, tested at ppm 700/1875 DDBSA/lactic acid. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
43
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface on cook line under breaded bowl at fryer.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag/purse stored on top of case of avocados in upstairs kitchen.
40-06-5
90
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under breading bowl on cook line.
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed scoop from ice and sent to ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between make table pans and make table lid.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven handle. Tongs were removed from oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employee drinks stored in reach in cooler in ware washing area.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet heavily soiled cloth stored on food tray under grill on cook line.
21-09-4
64
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense ice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in downstairs walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Downstairs walk in cooler has exposed insulation on walls.
14-36-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Downstairs walk in cooler has unsealed floors.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in downstairs hot kitchen.
36-27-5
70
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station- Cold holding- cut melons- strawberries 44F, sliced avocado 63F ( prepped less than 1 hour ). Make bar- butter 47Fm halved tomatoes 49F, sliced avocado 52F ( 3 hours ). Manager had employees place items on ice. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent and blower near back door.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom upstairs for employees.
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold, top and side that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the bar area at both sinks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Crema Tapas & Chocolate last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Crema Tapas & Chocolate on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Crema Tapas & Chocolate?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink in dessert bar area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Crema Tapas & Chocolate.
How does La Crema Tapas & Chocolate compare to other restaurants in Rosemary Beach?
La Crema Tapas & Chocolate most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Rosemary Beach average of 90.
Has La Crema Tapas & Chocolate's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Crema Tapas & Chocolate have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Crema Tapas & Chocolate 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 Crema Tapas & Chocolate inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Crema Tapas & Chocolate is inspected around two times per year on average.
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