La Gorce Country Club
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at La Gorce Country Club, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Miami Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched the bread slice with his bare hand . Bread was discarded , employee washed his hands and put gloves on his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed one of the hand sink in the kitchen with not hot running water. Person in charge opened the hot line faucet immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to scoop oatmeal .Person in charge discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed scoop on the top of the ice machine. Person in charge sent it to ware washing area immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the dry rice. Person in charge corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
67
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food leftover residue inside the hand sink (as evidence) at the sauté area.
31A-11-4
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 some expired certificates: Christian Altema, Sidanie Joseph, Joseph Marie, Karina Marisol , Ivon thony since 9/2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the steel stored in between reach in coolers at the main cook line. The utensil was removed and sent to the warewashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed a knife held inside sanitizing solution. Sous chef discarded the solution and rinsed the knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
70
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some debris left on the slicer after working. Employee cleaned it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no label ( chlorine) by dishwasher station .Bottle was labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles and vent above prep area. Executive Sous chef report it to maintenance area for service . **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour. Person in charge corrected the issue. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
74
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - buffet area / employee dining area and new food area were added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed food area was added at the first floor bar by men locker room, employee dining area and buffet on the second floor dining area. All areas with cold holding equipments and hot holding equipments. info was provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed layout for additional areas , but establishment needs to submit the entire food prep areas including main kitchen together. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the employee bathroom and at the new food area located inside the bar at the first floor by the men locker room. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: No sign at the employee bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed at the high temperature dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
16-38-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs were hanging on shelf exposed to cross contamination. Employee moved and washed them immediately . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
78
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and serving food with an expired license. Operator paid for the license while we were conducting the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed lobster meat at 45 F from yesterday as per employee inside a reach in cooler located at the sushi station.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster meat from yesterday at 45 F inside reach in cooler. Employee discarded it. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed employee dining area with missing hand sink. Food is served at the location .
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - buffet area / employee dining area and new food area were added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed food area was added at the first floor bar by men locker room, employee dining area and buffet on the second floor dining area. All areas with cold holding equipments and hot holding equipments. info was provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the employee bathroom and at the new food area located inside the bar at the first floor by the men locker room. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink is in disrepair.
29-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean utensils next to the hand sink with missing splash guards.
24-27-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed a reach in cooler stored on the hallway with coleslaw, relish, mustard , ketchup and mayonnaise. Cooler was moved immediately to inside . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with the ice . Employee stored it inside a clean container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs were hanging on shelf exposed to cross contamination. Employee moved and washed them immediately . **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed at the high temperature dishmachine.
16-38-5
33
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing backflow preventer when splitter was added. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed missing sneeze guards at the buffet. Chef ordered the sneeze guards already, just waiting for delivery. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed most of the food is exposed to contamination at the buffet area. **Warning**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink located at the coffee station, buffet area is used as a dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - buffet area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed buffet area with the cooking station , added as part of the dining area. **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed at the buffet area. **Warning**
08B-04-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered water jars stored next to the hand sink without splash guards.
08B-54-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing handwashing sign at the buffet area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside employee unisex restroom . **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense rice and pizza flour . Chef discarded them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
39
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Gorce Country Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Gorce Country Club on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Gorce Country Club?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Gorce Country Club.
How does La Gorce Country Club compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
La Gorce Country Club most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has La Gorce Country Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Gorce Country Club have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Gorce Country Club means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Gorce Country Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Gorce Country Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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