La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge

10117 Nw 27Th Ave, Miami, FL 33147

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris behind front counter. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed pesticide spray can next to rice container in dry storage metal rack. Manager removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-04-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of customers bathroom. Employee dried clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind cooking equipment .

36-27-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at preparation area.

22-08-4

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled behind front counter. Manager labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 25, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the back door. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

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. Observed raw chicken with raw beef,located in the chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs above cooked chicken located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - No soap,paper towels provided at handwash sink, both bathrooms.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed for the white unit, located in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge.

How does La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge 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 Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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