TASCA PAELLA

920 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/26/2024

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/5/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the front counter. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter. The manager inverted the scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on the top of the ice machine. The manager removed it. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing area. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed vacuum sealed steaks and chicken in plastic bags defrosting in a sink. The manager turned on the cold water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled in the kitchen. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken over cheese and smoked salmon in the cook line drawer coolers. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed a triple sink at the bar where the hand sink use to be. Observed a hand sink removed in the kitchen. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
  • 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email. The operator printed and posted the oyster consumer advisory during the inspection. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/1/2024

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board with cut marks at preparation table. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing provided at handsink by kitchen and at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket soiled at reach in cooler near cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8615214

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board with cut marks at preparation table.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone at preparation table a kitchen. Operator removed it.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed soda boxes stored on the floor located at bar area. Employee removed it from floor. 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 provided at handsink by kitchen and at bar area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket soiled at reach in cooler near cook line.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken inside cooking pot at sink located at kitchen with no running water. Instructed operator on proper method.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked yellow rice at reach in cooler at kitchen near the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink blocked with plastic container at bar area.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 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.
  • 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 cooked lobster for more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler near cook line.

Inspection Date: 2/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349684

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 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.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator had seafood thawing at room temperature, moved to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef over ready to eat itemsoperator moved them Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site