La Mulata
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
19
Score
La Mulata has been inspected seven times since 2023. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so La Mulata trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed several different cut fruits for drinks on the bar top not covered. **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the bartender cutting a lime with no gloves on I stop him and told he needs to use gloves. He put on the gloves without washing his hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the bartender touched his face and continued to make touch cups. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef patties over plantains in the up right refrigerator next to the walk in cooler. The cook moved the beef patties to the bottom shelf. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef in the walk in cooler. The cook moved the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection the manager couldn't located the certificates for the following food handlers; Yadira Reyes, Matias celli,mynot, Jose Cortez.**Warning** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Carlos Perea certification expired on 11-18-2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a strainer on top of the hand washing sink at the warehouse washing area. The dishwasher removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bartender rinsing of metal measuring cups in the hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open coffee cup on top of a cutting board. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dirty utensils in water with a temperature of 87°F. The cook poured out the water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guard soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
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Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn throughout the kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard and and gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard and and gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches crawling on the floor in the dry storage room where rice and other dry spices are stored located by the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over potatoes in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the potatoes to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked chicken. The cook moved the raw beef to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzles soiled at the bar. The bartender cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand washing sink. The dish washer removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard and and gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-27-4
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Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook put on gloves after coming from the outside.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer handle dirty dishes and removed clean dishes without washing his hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw seafood over vegetables in the drawer reach in cooler at the cook line. The chef moved the seafood to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook touched his face and then put on gloves without washing his hands.
12A-10-4
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 by the dish machine.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal panin a container with chicken in the walk-in cooler. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the side of the reach in cooler soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put them behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over octopus in the drawer reach in cooler at the cook line. The cook moved the beef to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pan in the sink and a trash can in front of it. The host removed the pan and moved the trash cans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn throughout the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of shell eggs on the walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 83°F. The cook poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty bottle of Gatorade in the upright refrigerator directly above food. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender put the straws behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of cooked clams in a pan on a prep table. The cook put in the triple sink and turned in the cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to the walk-in cooler.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar at the bar not labeled. The bar tender labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer handle dirty dishes put them in the dish machine and then removed the clean dishes without washing his hands
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed straws and fruit in the sink. The manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the warehouse washing area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with different products on the walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager moved the straws behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
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Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over fish and plantains in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the items to the correct shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. The bar tender cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole fish in a bucket of standing water. The chef turned on the water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Mulata last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Mulata on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Mulata?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Mulata.
How does La Mulata compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
La Mulata most recently scored 19 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has La Mulata's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Mulata have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Mulata 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 Mulata inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Mulata is inspected around three times per year on average.
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