The Local House
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
35
Score
The Local House, located at 400 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida, underwent a high-risk inspection on September 5, 2025, with a score of 35. This inspection identified 4 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor violations. Review of past inspections indicates a historical pattern of high-risk assessments for this establishment.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
35
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
50
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
45
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
45
Violations — Sep 5, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to GM via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar area.
25-27-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade wiping cloth linen with food.
14-86-1
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at ambient temperature by steam table, as per GM no more than 1 hour prior, she placed carton inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table, advised manager to put steam table to a higher temperature.
03B-01-6
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. Provided to GM via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed quinoa inside reach in cooler no date marked, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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