La Mia Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
55
Score
La Mia Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “working containers of food removed”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Medley facility scores 81, putting La Mia Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked pork inside reach in cooler by prep table in kitchen. Operator stored foods as per safety storage guidelines. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in HWS inside kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 inside bag in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed fish from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door handle broken by steam table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes container and oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled in kitchen. Operator cleaned microwave interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table in kitchen.
14-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed big spoons faces up on three compartment sink. Operator stored big spoons faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled under prep table in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer by steam table in kitchen. Operator stored products as per safety protocols. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door handle broken by steam table in kitchen.
14-11-5
61
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside salt container under prep table in kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling tiles right over water heater in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in front of three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator put a hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cracker container unlabeled on shelf in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over cooked ground beef inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard on prep table inside kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table in front of three compartment sink.
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 personal glasses stored on steam table inside kitchen. Operator removed glasses. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed Floor tiles cracked inside room by dinning room. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a potatoes container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed by employees restroom.
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled on shelf inside dry storage. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned probe thermometer.
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Operator stored meats correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked. As per Operator pork was cooked last Tuesday October 24th, 2023. Operator date marked container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a fries container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black debris on ceiling tiles over three compartment sink inside kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles inside reach in freezers room. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light burned out in back kitchen hallway.
36-62-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed worn tin foil under prep table inside kitchen.
14-20-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed broken rice and beans containers lids in dry storage.
14-12-4
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Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork over ham croquettes inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel n prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside Salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots under prep table inside kitchen. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles inside storage room.
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on back storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed white reach in freezer by ice machine by employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed white reach in freezer by Ice machine by employee restroom.
14-36-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up by three compartment sink. Operator stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
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Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with no soap inside kitchen.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside reach in cooler. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided it.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed by dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup stored inside Salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black dust on ceilings over three compartment sink inside kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on floor inside room by dining room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by employee restroom, and inside reach in freezer by dining room.
14-69-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed scoops faces up inside container on three compartment sink.
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork container not covered inside reach in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt container not labeled under prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Mia Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Mia Restaurant on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Mia Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Mia Restaurant.
How does La Mia Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Medley?
La Mia Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Medley average of 81.
Has La Mia Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Mia Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Mia Restaurant 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 Mia Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Mia Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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