La Despensa Key Biscayne

260 Crandon Blvd Unit 17, Miami, FL 33149

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at La Despensa Key Biscayne, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so La Despensa Key Biscayne trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed person in charge not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached person in charge. **Warning**

53B-16-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Surenma working for more than 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**

53B-02-5

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. Observed Surenma working for more than 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - 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 reduced oxygen packaging done for Serrano and Iberico ham. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top handle missing at RIC. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil on floor at kitchen area. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

51-18-6

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board at kitchen. **Warning**

14-09-4

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top lid missing handle.

14-11-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed cured meats Iberian ham at grab and go cooler held over forty eight hours and vacuum packed onsite without a HACCP.

03G-54-1

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled at kitchen entrance.

36-34-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at shelf near hand washing sink.

24-05-4

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. Provided hand out to operator.

11-27-4

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. Provided agreement to operator. Operator signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed Gazpacho soup missing labeling information.

02D-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Despensa Key Biscayne last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Despensa Key Biscayne on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Despensa Key Biscayne?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Despensa Key Biscayne.

How does La Despensa Key Biscayne compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Despensa Key Biscayne most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Despensa Key Biscayne's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Despensa Key Biscayne have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Despensa Key Biscayne 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 Despensa Key Biscayne inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Despensa Key Biscayne is inspected around two times per year on average.

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