LA MARINA
4701 North Meridian Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager corrected the mop storage position to up side down. Corrected On-Site
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. As evidence of not sanitizer product .
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed glassware at the outdoor bar inside dish machine that it is not sanitizing . Operator was advised to discontinue the use of the dishwasher machine and send everything to the main kitchen .
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed already portioned raw fish above seasoned potatoes . Chef inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to discard ice leftover. Employee was coached about the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed fish ceviche ( raw fish) offered on the menu without identifying the raw item. Employee marked all the menus to comply with the requirement. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the kitchen hand sink.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at the outdoor bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product on plastic spray bottle with no label at the bar area .
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean utensils stored next to the hand sink, no splash guard was present . Person in charge moved them immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee was wearing a bracelet when handling food . Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook line without hair restrain when prepping food.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside standing water by the cook line ( water temperature 77 F)
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink . Repeat Violation
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil at 68 F by the cook line. Person in charge changed to time control . Form was provided.
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chlorine test kit when using quat sanitizer.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Bar hand sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign at the bar station.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs above blue cheese and Sherry tomatoes inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line. Raw shell eggs were moved to the bottom. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).