La Pausa

4200 Nw 21 St, Conc J - Food Court, Miami, FL 33122

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, La Pausa has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, which has been cited three times.

La Pausa's latest score of 90 sits above the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled

22-02-4

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer, kitchen reach in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the prep cooler inside soiled.

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed kitchen hand washing sink draining slowly. **Corrected On-Site**

29-20-5

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee making sandwiches, and then making fries. Manager coached employee, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer

14-69-4

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager posted on the lobby **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice buildup.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat grill.

23-03-4

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tile soiled.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease Observed floor under fryer with grease.

36-73-4

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.

25-27-4

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Pausa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Pausa on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Pausa?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Pausa.

How does La Pausa compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Pausa most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Pausa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Pausa have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Pausa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Pausa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Pausa is inspected around two times per year on average.

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