Las Olas Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
58
Score
The most recent inspection for Las Olas Cafe, located at 644 6 St, Miami Beach, FL, on February 9, 2026, resulted in a Moderate Risk score of 58. This inspection identified two critical, two major, and one minor violation. Historically, Las Olas Cafe has predominantly received high-risk ratings across its seven recorded inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed beef over cut apples in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the apples. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Observed the follow food handlers have been employed for more than 60 days Verma, and Nelson. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a purple liquid not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar. The cook inverted it. **Warning**
10-01-5
58
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed the cook wash his hands for approximately 5 seconds.
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the hand drying device in the restroom is not functioning.
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a reach in cooler at the front counter. The employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
61
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
37
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed beef patties and pork chops over cooked pull pork in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a food handler holding her cell phone with gloves on scooping ice.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a white cutting board at the kitchen entrance soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cut vegetables in the drain. Observed a green bucket in the hand washing sink upstairs.
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed several purses on top of cans and plastic bottled drinks.
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers stored on the floor in the upstairs dry storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on a preparation table.
12B-07-4
50
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in the unisex restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (67F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in a pan with ice next to the cook top. As per the cook the items were placed there at approximately 7:00 am. The cook got a 6 inch deep pan filled it with ice and put the items in the ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon over cut tomatoes in the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with cooking oil on the floor in the dry storage room. Observed a large plastic container with marinaded pirk in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
32
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw vegetables in upright reach in cooler next to fryers.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection license expired October, 01, 2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags with "thank you" sign used to store vegetables in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected under bathroom sink with no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep station next to fryers, also prep area up stairs by three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at time of inspection in hand washing sink upstairs next to three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom of prep station rusted, under slicer.
22-31-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler by fry station.
05-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet soiled towel used under cutting board, next to fry station. Manager removed the towel.
21-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with potatoes in water stored on the floor at walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on exit door next to stairs.
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair net at front line.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a bottle water above reach in cooler next to fry station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At service area and prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed toilet in bathroom missing seat.
32-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle ready for use not labeled next to grill area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels in use not stored in sanitizer solution by juice station, grill area and upstairs prep area.
21-12-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At base of three compartment sink down stairs. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
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