La Vasca

3407 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33135

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at La Vasca stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; La Vasca is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen: hand washing sink soiled. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen wall with accumulation of food spills.

36-27-5

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

05-07-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

05-13-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.

24-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers.

22-16-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

16-07-4

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg omelette 97 f in hot box. Operator Reheat omelette to 165 f **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**

11-07-5

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

21-10-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen wall with accumulation of food spills.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris underneath all kitchen equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of potatoes in kitchen floors.

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.

22-08-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed most coolers missing ambient thermometer.

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dust throughout kitchen shelves throughout the kitchen area.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed kitchen coolers with activity of food debris throughout.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Vasca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Vasca on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Vasca?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Vasca.

How does La Vasca compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Vasca most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Vasca's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Vasca 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 Vasca inspected?

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

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