Lavka
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
37
Score
Going back to 2025, Lavka has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 13 violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Lavka's latest score of 37 falls below the Miami average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed salmon and branzino with no label. **Warning**
03G-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scurrying pad inside HWS at entrance to kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS near WIC. Paper was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 Ivanna, Misha, Jonathan, Nika with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting ROP on salmon, branzino, dry meats, salo, and beef with no HACCP approved. Coached chef on correct procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at plates stored at ware ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers with wet nesting at shelf at ware washing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of orange juice on floor at WIC. Containers were removed . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed grab and go packages of beef, dry meats, salo, and waffle cake missing name of establishment at deli section. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
37
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed reduced oxygen packaging being done on soft cheese, raw pork, and salo. Products are kept in ROP packaging for 5 days. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed reduced oxygen packaging being done on cured meats and salo. **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bottle of soap and sponge inside the handwashing sink located in the ware-wash area. Observed the handwashing sink located in the front counter area with food debris inside drain strainer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed a bottle of soap and cloths inside the handwashing sink located in the ware-wash area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the Red Caviar crepe, poached eggs, and "eggs your way" on the menu with no disclosure identifying as raw. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed poached eggs and "eggs your way" on the menu with no disclosure identifying as raw. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes, caldrons, and food containers on shelves located in the ware-wash area, not stored inverted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed dishes and food containers on shelves located in the ware-wash area, not stored inverted. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged for grab and go cabbage salad, salo, and dumplings with no date of production and address of establishment at front mini market area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed packaged for grab and go salo without name of the company that prepared and packaged product at mini market. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
61
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
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 employee touched her hair and then handled clean utensils at the front prep counter. Cached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in the ware-wash area, on top of the shelving units next to clean food containers and plates a bottle of soap. **Warning**
41-10-4
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 in the reach in freezer, located across of front line prep area, ROP pork stored over pasta and bread. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler, raw chicken stored above ready to eat carrot salad **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bottle of soap and sponge inside the handwashing sink located in the ware-wash area. Observed the handwashing sink located in the front counter area with food debris inside drain strainer. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the Red Caviar crepe, poached eggs, and "eggs your way" on the menu with no disclosure identifying as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed reduced oxygen packaging being done on soft cheese, raw pork, and salo. Products are kept in ROP packaging for 5 days. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for the Red Caviar crepe, poached eggs, and "eggs your way" on the menu or in the venue. Printed and provided consumer advisory to manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the CO2 tank located next to the walk in cooler not secured properly. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes, caldrons, and food containers on shelves located in the ware-wash area, not stored inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of the walk in cooler found to be soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed 3 cooking utensils inside a utensil container located at the cooking station not stored properly. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in cooler a ready to eat cake stored unprotected. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall of the hand wash sink and prep counter, in the dry store area in front of walk in cooler to be soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers with white like substance not labeled located at front line counter near the ham wash sink, 2 at front prep counters, at the prep station near stove, and a rolling food container near the pizza ovens and twin containers located in the dry store area in front of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged for grab and go cabbage salad, salo, and dumplings with no date of production and address of establishment at front mini market area. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of yellow onions and another container of red potatoes stored on the floor located in the dry storage area across of walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed a package of plastic water bottles being stored inside the mop sink, located in the dry storage room. **Warning**
08B-37-4
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Mar 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lavka last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lavka on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lavka?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lavka.
How does Lavka compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Lavka most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Lavka's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lavka have averaged around 13 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lavka 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.
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