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CAFÉ LA TROVA

Based on 8 health inspections, CAFÉ LA TROVA in MIAMI has earned a 2.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

971 Southwest 8th Street
Miami, Florida, 33130
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/26/2026· 2w ago

Inspection #: 3682158

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

1/6/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13606294

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 int, 10 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled near walk-in cooler and ceiling tiles soiled at prep area.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed knife stored between two table edges at kitchen area. Knife was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board groove$ at salad area. Board was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach-in cooler across cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of ice on floor at walk-in cooler. Chef removed bucket of ice from floor. Also observed box of chicken paws stored on floor of walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets stored on floor of coffee station.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer next to slicer.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at unit across cook line.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink next to cook line and hand washing sink at coffee station.
  • 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 chicken stored over commercially packaged raw beef at reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance. Coached staff on correct procedure.
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing correct concentration of chlorine at dish machine. Coached staff on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at cook line used to fill container with water.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine and no quaternary test strips available.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to cook line and hand washing sink at coffee station.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at coffee station.

11/17/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10892308

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor of walk in cooler.
  • 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 ROPA VIEJA BEEF (39F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per employee made the day prior.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ROPA VIEJA BEEF (39F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per employee made the day prior.

3/11/2025· 1y ago

1 int, 2 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar at bar area not identified as it's common name. Repeat Violation
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

10/30/2024· 1y 4mo ago

1 high, 3 int, 8 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside panko container at dry storage area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at dry storage area.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and reach in cooler at cook line gaskets soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at bar area near kitchen.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar at bar area not identified as it's common name.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer inside hand washing sink at bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area.

3/21/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8506903

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 05-04-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at hand sink in kitchen entrance.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At the time of the inspection observed food employee rinsed hands at hand sink and out gloves on. Educated on proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in prep area used as a dump sink.

3/21/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8506677

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage entrance in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage entrance in kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Time Extended**

9/22/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8365376

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int, 14 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice and container of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen entrance.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage entrance in kitchen.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled at hand sink located in kitchen entrance.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. At the time of the inspection observed establishment reuses single service plastic bottles at bar.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At the time of the inspection observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed operator to set up three compartment sink to manually wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding all cold holding at reach in cooler across from cookline.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at bar.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar.
  • 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. At the time of the inspection provided operator with employee reporting agreements form. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(3,305 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday:4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday:4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday:4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
✗ Currently Closed

Features

✓ Restaurant
✓ Bar

Restaurant Features

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

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