LA CIGALE A TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
253 SE 5 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/1/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10743089
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly on the counter at bar . Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...steak sauce, chantorelke sauce, lobster sauce was prepped 4/23/25at walk in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded sauce **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...steak sauce, chantorelke sauce, lobster sauce was prepped 4/23/25at walk in cooler .
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment...oyster
Inspection Date: 12/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8777239
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly...chlorine ++200ppm. Employee deluted at 100 ppm at end of the inspection Corrected On-Site
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. ...can drinks , water bottles in drink ice at bar. See stop sale. Operator burned ice . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food stored in ice used for drinks. ...can drinks , water bottles in drink ice at bar.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served...oyster, clams ,mussel
- 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied...oysters at walk in cooler, employee putting it back. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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.
- 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked...cooked chicken legs at walk in cooler . Chef properly date marked. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....ossobuco , lasagna at walk in cooler , food was cooked yesterday 1 pm . Chef date marked. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Inspection Date: 3/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8576161
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served...some tag no date marked
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...all handwashing sink . Employee provided. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...all cooked or prepped TCS food not date marked in walk in cooler . Chef date marked Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/15/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375764
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.