LA MESA DORAL
7575 Northwest 12th Street
Miami, Florida, 33126
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at preparation area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located near the three compartments sink. Discussed with operator and provided email sign. During the inspection operator printed sign and posted. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna in individual vacuum packages inside walk in cooler. Operator opened the packages. Corrected On-Site
- 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 over raw beef stored inside the walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored on above cooking line shelves not inverted. During the inspection employee placed items correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface., located at cooking line.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling raw chicken and then touching clean container to cover cooked food. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding), stored inside the flip top reach in cooler located at cooking line. As per employee food was placed inside the reach in cooler 2 hours before the inspection. Employee placed ice bags on tops of the items. During the inspection items second temperature-; raw shrimp (41F - Cold Holding); raw beef (40F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. During the inspection employee placed soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed ceiling vents soiled Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks in kitchen area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed cutting board with cut marks in kitchen area Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker stored above prep area in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed speaker stored above prep area in kitchen **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen near stove - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen near stove **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen near stove - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen near stove **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen near stove - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen near stove **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
4
Basic
14
Total
25
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. Observed black mold like substance inside of large ice machine in back storage area. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup without handle stored inside chicken bouillon bucket in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed fish thawed inside ROP package at reach in cooler in kitchen area. Advised operator to cut the bags **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks in kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed one employee chewing gum
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker stored above prep area in kitchen
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee working with food without hair restraint. Employee put on a hairnet Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of seafood stored on floor inside walk-in freezer
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen near stove
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop sink
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board in kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed on container of dry red beans not labeled in storage area.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of lychees in heavy syrup. Operator discarded the product.
- 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. Observed dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
- 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 beef stored over raw salmon and raw chicken stored over raw pork inside reach in cooler in front of grill.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored on top of sweet plantains inside of reach in freezer.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw lobster (52F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); cooked mussels (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in front of stove, as per operator was held there overnight. Operator discarded the products. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw lobster (52F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); cooked mussels (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in front of stove, as per operator was held there overnight. Operator discarded the products. Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD-40 stored with blender equipment in preparation area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade in back prep area and soda nozzles at drive thru window soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by utensil stand Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen near stove
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen near stove
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 25 total violations (7 high priority, 4 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged above drink syrup station. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed ceiling tile damaged above drink syrup station. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen soils and no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen soils and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in walk in freezer in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed floor in walk in freezer in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between three compartment sink and wall at ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed knife between three compartment sink and wall at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray hose nozzle has build up of black like substance inside at 3 compartment sink at ware washing area. Observed hood vents soiled with build up of grease, under flat grill with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed spray hose nozzle has build up of black like substance inside at 3 compartment sink at ware washing area. Observed hood vents soiled with build up of grease, under flat grill with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at ware washing area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed old labels on clean containers at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted at reach in cooler in front of frying station. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted at reach in cooler in front of frying station. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area, and back area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area, and back area. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths on preparation table at preparation area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed wiping cloths on preparation table at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed oven at kitchen soiled with old food debris. Observed pizza oven, slicer blade soiled with old food debris at kitchen area. Observed oven in front of steam table soiled with old food debris - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed oven at kitchen soiled with old food debris. Observed pizza oven, slicer blade soiled with old food debris at kitchen area. Observed oven in front of steam table soiled with old food debris **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
3
Basic
18
Total
28
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. Observed heavy black mold like substance inside of the ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle stored in bag of black beans by walk in cooler.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled reach in cooler door and gaskets at sandwich preparation area.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged above drink syrup station.
- 24-03-4:Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed dirty plates with clean plates located in the back area shelves.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen soils and no longer cleanable.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating while preparing food. Manager spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in walk in freezer in disrepair.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor under pizza oven at kitchen, observed cases of chicken, beef, eggs stored on the floor inside of the walk in cooler, and walk in freezer.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between three compartment sink and wall at ware washing area.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray hose nozzle has build up of black like substance inside at 3 compartment sink at ware washing area. Observed hood vents soiled with build up of grease, under flat grill with heavy soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted at reach in cooler in front of frying station.
- 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. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area, and back area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths on preparation table at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed heavy black mold like substance inside of the ice machine.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in unclean water at 107F.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 fruit flies flying at bar area.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced Turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at sandwich preparation area. As per manager items were there over night.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced Turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at sandwich preparation area. As per manager items were there over night.
- 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 Chicken empanadas (132 -177F - Hot Holding); Cheese tequeños (116- 177F - Hot Holding) all less than 4 hours. Manager reheated items and placed back in hot holding unit.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed oven at kitchen soiled with old food debris. Observed pizza oven, slicer blade soiled with old food debris at kitchen area. Observed oven in front of steam table soiled with old food debris
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink next to mop sink closet blacked by kids booster seats and gardening tools.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal spoon and fork stored inside hand wash sink at front kitchen area and at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 28 total violations (7 high priority, 3 intermediate, 18 basic).