La Locanda
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2025
32
Score
Going back to 2022, La Locanda has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 10, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 10 violations to closer to 14 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting La Locanda on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
7
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed a container with approximately 2 pound of fresh clams with no tag.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed a quaternary test strip and the dish machine uses chlorine.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed a container with approximately 2 pound of fresh clams with no tag.
01C-01-4
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. Firm provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. Firm provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor at the bar.
08B-38-4
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 a scoop touching the flour in a container by the back door.
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Firm provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the bar.
22-20-5
32
Jun 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Observed floor tiles missing at cookline. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler at kitchen and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Observed reach-in cooler at kitchen and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Observed at walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed reach-in cooler at cookline gaskets in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Observed reach-in cooler at cookline gaskets in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-12-4
82
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over fruit in the reach in cooler. The manager moved the fruit.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine sanitizer at 0.00 ppms. The manager set up the triple sink with chlorine at 100 ppms. To sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic pan with frozen shrimp defrosting in the hand washing. The manager moved the shrimp to the triple sink and turned on the cold water.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Form provided **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap.
31B-03-4
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. Observed Oliveiro, Morena,Cristobal, Cesare, all expired.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles with different chemicals not labeled. The manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar the manager moved the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the bar between the dish machine and table. The manager moved the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large container with sugar unlabeled. The manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
21
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at the pizza station reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed the upright refrigerator handle missing. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils not inverted.
24-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in the wall by the back door and restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Locanda last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Locanda on file is from Jan 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Locanda?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Locanda.
How does La Locanda compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
La Locanda most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has La Locanda's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Locanda have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Locanda 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 Locanda inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Locanda is inspected around two times per year on average.
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