La Fogata BBQ Specialties
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at La Fogata BBQ Specialties, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in West Miami average 78, so La Fogata BBQ Specialties is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon. During the inspection employee removed fish from package.
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
86
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and raw fish in walk in cooler not working. During the inspection operator removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plantain chips stored in plastic containers on top of shelves not covered. During the inspection employee covered it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ROP LOBSTER CREAM packages stored in standing at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed item and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
22-56-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside of the rice, and beans in the back area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed prep area fan cover soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon on reduced oxygen packaged.Manager removed salmons from bags . **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed baseboards missing in the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ice machine area.
38-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink pipes in disrepair located in the front storage area.
29-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
64
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over pork, and pork over shrimp.
08A-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container no covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a cooler with red snapper stored on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container use as scoop with no handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. In front of the charbroiled grill. **Repeat Violation**
33-02-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container without a label..
02D-01-5
64
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled located in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled located in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At the time of the inspection observed gaskets in reach in coolers located in the kitchen in disrepair" - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Observed gaskets in reach in coolers located in the kitchen in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Observed open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Observed unsealed concrete floor in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under the dishwasher machine leaking. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Observed under the dishwasher machine leaking. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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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. For all the employees.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. At the time of the inspection observed containers in reach in coolers with chicken breast,beef and fish not labeled. Observed no labels on bottle of sauces located by the cook line.
02D-02-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under the flat with heavy soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in the kitchen area.
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under the dishwasher machine leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the time of the inspection observed bowl with no handle inside of rice container by the dry storage area. employee removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled located in the kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Located in the cook line
33-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the time of the inspection observed ceiling tiles soiled located near the 3 compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cases of to go containers stored on the prep area.
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, radio on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At the time of the inspection observed gaskets in reach in coolers located in the kitchen in disrepair"
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of garlic oil stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. On the kitchen area.
36-62-4
37
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Heated holding unit: sweet plantains (123F - Hot Holding). As per operator, smoked 1 hour before the inspection. Operator reheated, 169F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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 the operator and provided the handout. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
70
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kids chairs blocking the hand sink located at the bar area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 68F, reach in cooler located at the front counter area, operator placed TCS food in the walk in cooler.
14-74-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plates not inverted or protected in the kitchen area, operator inverted plates. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at the front counter.
29-49-6
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Fogata BBQ Specialties last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Fogata BBQ Specialties on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Fogata BBQ Specialties?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Fogata BBQ Specialties.
How does La Fogata BBQ Specialties compare to other restaurants in West Miami?
La Fogata BBQ Specialties most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Miami average of 78.
Has La Fogata BBQ Specialties' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Fogata BBQ Specialties have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Fogata BBQ Specialties 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 Fogata BBQ Specialties inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Fogata BBQ Specialties is inspected around three times per year on average.
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