LA MIA FOCACCIA
With 6 inspections documented, LA MIA FOCACCIA maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating in FORT LAUDERDALE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
6330 N POWERLINE RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10877851
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of oil removed from original container not labeled
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee place dirty dishes in dishwasher and then clean fresh basil with out washing hands
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken breast (95F-145F - Hot Holding) at front counter stored in a pan on top of sandwich press. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator stated items are discarded at end of working day. Operator will place item on TPHC. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers and cups stored in handwashing sink on cook line
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink. Employee provided
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator form
Inspection Date: 1/24/2025
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located back kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter middle make table.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed front counter floor.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of grease on floor behind convection oven.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 door beverage air reach in cooler soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open alkaline water bottle in walk-in freezer.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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: 9/19/2024
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Rear kitchen by rear kitchen exit door.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in corner behind convection oven floor has accumulation of grease and debris.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on beverage air reach in cooler soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- 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. Observed butterfly cooked pasta. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 10/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8485110
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per operator employee training will be updated.
Inspection Date: 8/29/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8485016
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/28/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349478
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean and sanitized pots stored on the floor.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on chemical container above 3 compartment sink. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on the floor in the kitchen area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave and cutting board soiled.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves throughout property soiled.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk in cooler.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage thawing at room temperature, sausage was frozen solid.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over Salami and raw eggs over unwashed produce.
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roaches crawling on wall and floor behind dishwasher in kitchen area.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.