LA CASA DE LA DECADA CORP
5779 SW 8 ST (TAMIAMI TRAIL)
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler; case of water. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning supplies stored above triple sink; operator moved underneath. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's and women's restroom doors not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's and women's restroom doors not self closing. **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed outside of walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed outside of walk in cooler **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed beer cooler in poor repair behind back bar; cooler has standing water and leaking water onto floor. Observed ice machine outside of restaurant not in use or working. Observed ice machine not working or in use at front bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Observed ice machine outside of restaurant not in use or working **Time Extended**
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster not on nonabsorbent surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster not on nonabsorbent surface. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelf surface in walk in freezer and cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelf surface in walk in freezer and cooler. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's and women's restroom doors not self closing. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted underneath table across back kitchen exit. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed outside of walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed beer cooler in poor repair behind back bar; cooler has standing water and leaking water onto floor. Observed ice machine outside of restaurant not in use or working. Observed ice machine not working or in use at front bar. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles cracked throughout kitchen. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage area cases of oil and other items. Warning
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster not on nonabsorbent surface. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water inside beer cooler located behind back bar. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelf surface in walk in freezer and cooler. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed pipe missing from mop sink connected to line, water directly falls through drain onto floor. Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed no food grade plastic bags being used to store frozen meats; fish, shrimp, chicken stored in walk in freezer and chest freezer. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above bread in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with operator during inspection. Warning
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed thermometer not calibrated due to manager having no knowledge of how to calibrate thermometer. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with no label above three sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 5/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans stored on dirty shelf.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bar ice machine no in use.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipments.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back storage area.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Glass cooler.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed Kitchen hand washing sink with no paper towels. Operator put paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/10/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located near steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light without shield, located at back kitchen dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light without shield, located at back kitchen dry storage. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at back kitchen near cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Standing reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at back kitchen near cook line. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed with employee, and provided email agreement. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: 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. Discussed with employee, and provided email agreement. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
8
Basic
12
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled, located at cook line.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located near steam table.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets torn.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, located across the bar.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor, located at back kitchen dry storage, and also case of tequenos, and stuff potatoes stored in walk in freezer.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light without shield, located at back kitchen dry storage.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Standing reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at back kitchen near cook line.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located inside the bar.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large plastic containers with rice and beans without labels, located at back kitchen dry storage.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several plastic to go bags with beef and pork, stored inside walk in freezer.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot holding unit: beef empanadas (105F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (97F - Hot Holding); stuff potato (101F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator reheat it , beef empanadas (166F - Reheating); stuffed potato (165F - Reheating); croquettes (166F - Reheating) **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 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. Discussed with employee, and provided email agreement.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bags stored inside hand sink. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment has raw fish ceviche on the menu without consumer advisory marks. Employee marked each raw items in the-menu with the asterisk. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at back kitchen dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator provided the hot holding thermometer, starting at 100F. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed Lianna, and Betty.
- 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. Discussed with employee and provided email form.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at back kitchen dry storage. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 23 total violations (3 high priority, 8 intermediate, 12 basic).