LA DESPENSA KEY BISCAYNE

With 5 documented inspections, LA DESPENSA KEY BISCAYNE in MIAMI has achieved a 3.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

260 CRANDON BLVD UNIT 17

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/9/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13596496

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 int, 5 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board at kitchen. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top handle missing at RIC. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil on floor at kitchen area. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
  • 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 person in charge not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached person in charge. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Surenma working for more than 60 days with no proof of training. Warning
  • 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. Observed Surenma working for more than 60 days with no proof of training. Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed reduced oxygen packaging done for Serrano and Iberico ham. Warning

12/15/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10885893

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top lid missing handle.
  • 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed cured meats Iberian ham at grab and go cooler held over forty eight hours and vacuum packed onsite without a HACCP.

4/3/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8861282

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/15/2024· 1y 8mo ago

2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled at kitchen entrance.
  • 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 shelf near hand washing sink.

12/12/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8359008

Met Inspection Standards

2 int

  • 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 hand out to operator.
  • 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 agreement to operator. Operator signed. Corrected On-Site

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(59 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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