THE LOCAL HOUSE
400 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area across cook line. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with vinegar not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by cook line.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler located next to exit door.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed new gloves on without washing hands. Informed employee on proper practice.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 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 rice and spaghetti held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler by cookline.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board across from cook line groove. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **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 by cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board across from cook line groove.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler by cook line.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by preparation table across cook line. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed Nemanja Stojcevic expired on 6/28/2024, Mily Morataya expired on 7/05/24 and Amarilis Baez expired on 6/28/24.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets near exit door in disrepair.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 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 scoop handle touching product inside sugar container at entrance to kitchen. Spoon was correctly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by female food employees.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce not covered while stored at reach-in cooler near exit door.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handles stored inside container of breadcrumbs. Manager removed container. Corrected On-Site
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking from open cup placed on preparation table at kitchen area.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while cooking at cook line.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary solution at 400 ppm. Manager diluted solution to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 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 manager with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer used at hand washing sink at bar area. Coached manager on correct usage of hand washing sink.
- 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 manager with employee reporting responsibilities. She had staff read and sign form. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
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Phone: (305) 538-5529
Website: http://www.localhouse.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(1,576 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025