LA VENTANA RESTAURANT
751 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink located next to reach in cooler at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over yellow rice at reach in cooler kitchen.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Employee placed them in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yellow rice (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per chef from previous day.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per chef from previous day.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting board inside handsink at bar area.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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 shrimp and yellow rice at reach in cooler at kitchen, held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense yellow rice located at reach in cooler at kitchen.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above preparation table at kitchen.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen floor.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in coolers at kitchen. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed No handwashing sign at handsink located at kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in coolers.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed kitchen floor Unsealed concrete.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yellow rice (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen, as per chef for more than 24 hours.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen, as per chef for more than 24 hours.
- 11-27-4: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 via email to operator.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 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. Provided via email to operator.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 24-08-4: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.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout kitchen damaged walls and unsealed wood
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature, operator moved to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left kitchen went outside and did not change cloves or wash hands, discussed with operator
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in restroom, operator replaced Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with accumulated dust at kitchen area and lobby area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed vents soiled with accumulated dust at kitchen area and lobby area. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen, bar, and bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen, bar, and bathrooms. **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink and at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed gaskets soiled at reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink and at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall not smooth and easily cleanable next to hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed wall not smooth and easily cleanable next to hand washing sink. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Shrimp Ceviche not properly linked to consumer advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed Shrimp Ceviche not properly linked to consumer advisory. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
8
Basic
14
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with accumulated dust at kitchen area and lobby area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed forks not properly stored at front counter. Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi-mahi thawed in ROP package at cook line reach-in cooler. Stop sale issue. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink. Observed handle of reach-in cooler glass door in disrepair at cook line. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of food stored on floor at kitchen. Employee removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen, bar, and bathrooms. Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink and at cook line. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe leaking under hand washing sink at kitchen. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall not smooth and easily cleanable next to hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and chicken over raw shrimp in reach in under grill area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mahi-mahi thawed in ROP package at cook line reach-in cooler. Stop sale issue. Warning
- 11-27-4: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 person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bar gun holster soiled with mold-like substance. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pot on top of hand washing sink and metal lids inside of sink. Pot was removed. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Shrimp Ceviche not properly linked to consumer advisory. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting responsibilities agreement. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 48-04-4:Propane tanks (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 25 total violations (2 high priority, 8 intermediate, 14 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 673-0912
Website: https://laventanamiamibeach.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(13,711 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
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✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025