Tasca Paella

920 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2024

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Tasca Paella four times, with records going back to 2022. On Nov 5, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 16 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 16 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken over cheese and smoked salmon in the cook line drawer coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**

01C-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed a triple sink at the bar where the hand sink use to be. Observed a hand sink removed in the kitchen. **Warning**

31A-04-4

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**

16-62-1

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email. The operator printed and posted the oyster consumer advisory during the inspection. **Warning**

02A-01-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

01C-03-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on the top of the ice machine. The manager removed it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

10-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing area. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed vacuum sealed steaks and chicken in plastic bags defrosting in a sink. The manager turned on the cold water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled in the kitchen. **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the front counter. **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter. The manager inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-08-5

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef over ready to eat itemsoperator moved them **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.

24-08-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator had seafood thawing at room temperature, moved to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled next to reach in cooler.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in dispenser at hand sink next to mop sink. Manager provided towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair net.

13-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry after usage, stored next to mop sink.

42-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tasca Paella last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tasca Paella on file is from Nov 5, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tasca Paella?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tasca Paella.

How does Tasca Paella compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Tasca Paella most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Tasca Paella's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tasca Paella have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tasca Paella 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 Tasca Paella inspected?

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

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