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LUCALI MIAMI

1930 Bay Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/6/2025

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper maximum strength for manual warewashing. Observed the triple sink chlorine sanitizer at over 400 ppms. The dishwasher drained the sink and added less bleach and is now at 100 ppms. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a waiter bring dirty dishes to the kitchen and then grabbed clean plated food.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of WD40 on a prep cart over spices. The chef removed the chemical. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. The chef put them in order. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Observed a few tags not labeled. Repeat Violation
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the establishment is using chlorine in the triple sink and dish machine and has a quaternary test kit.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled. The chef labeled it water. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The manager moved it to a container. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of salt. The cook removed it and inverted it. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed meatballs (55F - Cooling); in the walk-in cooler with a sticker indicating use first and production date 09-15.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher load dirty dishes and removed the clean dishes without washing hands.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed meatballs (55F - Cooling); in the walk-in cooler with a sticker indicating use first and production date 09-15.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clams tags not marked with last date served.
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 9/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382518

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with clams of the walk-in cooler floor.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
  • 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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(1,634 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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