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LA MARTOLA

4702 NE 2 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8668198

  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator installed exterior pizza oven, open air grill hand sink and 2 make stations on the patio, they are planning on enclosing it, but are currently operating it exposed to the outside elements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Observed preparation area is enclosed but plans have not been sent. Admin Complaint
  • 02A-01-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for operator and he posted it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Observed advisory on menu **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10698539

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vets soiled at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee personal cups on prep table across cook line. Operator removed the cups. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed and placed at washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at pizza station.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across grill.
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw beef inside ROP as per operator for less than 48 hrs. Operator properly marked with the production time and date. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container with pills stored inside cooler drawers at pizza station not properly stored. Operator removed the pills from the cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over spice inside walk in cooler. Operator placed eggs under spices. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 4 containers with risotto marked 4/19-4/23 not used within 7 days of preparation. Operator discarded the products.
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ As per owner there are no certified food manager for the establishment. Owner stated that he is getting a manager certification.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station.
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed pizza preparation station added without plan review. Observed pizza oven, 2 preparation coolers, hand sink.
  • 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 food employees Yorge and Stefano no proof of employee training.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station.
  • 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 pork belly, pork pate without date mark inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 24 hrs. Operator started to label. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer at washing area, spray bottle with Windex and cleaner at pizza station without labels.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on hot water 108F. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen. **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. Provided via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: 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 via email. **Time Extended**
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 DM and Triple sink, operator provided quat test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Observed chlorine DM and Triple sink, operator provided quat test kit. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/17/2024

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen. Warning
  • 10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed at grill station. Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed fillet mignon not properly labeled inside walk in cooler. Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee added chlorine, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 via email. Warning
  • 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 DM and Triple sink, operator provided quat test kit. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8654912

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Operator installed exterior pizza oven, open air grill hand sink and 2 make stations on the patio, they are planning on enclosing it, but are currently operating it exposed to the outside elements. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking sink operator removed Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator installed exterior pizza oven, open air grill hand sink and 2 make stations on the patio, they are planning on enclosing it, but are currently operating it exposed to the outside elements. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 3 of the 4 sinks did not have soap, operator replaced Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for operator and he posted it. Corrected On-Site Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(111 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:4:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:4:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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