La Famiglia Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
82
Score
La Famiglia Italian Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miramar restaurant scores 78. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw calamari and fish stored over pasta in reach in freezer. Operator relocate pasta. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 12:45 P.m. no time marked on pizza held using time as a public health control. Pre operator, pizza cooked at 11:30 a.m. Operator correctly time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 1:10 p.m. no date marked on cooked ground beef stored in walk-in cooler. Item was cooked on 09/15/2024 before 12:00p.m. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored on shelves. -Observed cases with drinking water and drinks stored on floor at pizza station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an unlabeled container with meatballs stored in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on in-use food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
47
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
35
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023. Operator renewed his license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 12:09 p.m. ham cold held at 47F in flip top cooler. Per operator, ham transfer to unit at 10:30 a.m. operator placed ice pack on ham for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -Observed clams tags not marked last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade. Operator wash and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on lasagna stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, item cooked on 01/20/2024. Operator correctly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in refrigerator at cook line not identified or segmented . Operator discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
47
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. January 2023.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles containing yellow substance- front counter, next to hot box, manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
82
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken cutlets over clams, Employee placed chicken on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 10/14/22
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter- by coffee station
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Coffee station, small and large spoons not inverted, Employee cleaned and stored inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two can gallons of extra virgin oil. In rear prep area, operator placecon shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Famiglia Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Famiglia Italian Restaurant on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Famiglia Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Famiglia Italian Restaurant.
How does La Famiglia Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
La Famiglia Italian Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miramar average of 78.
Has La Famiglia Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Famiglia Italian Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Famiglia Italian Restaurant 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 Famiglia Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Famiglia Italian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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