LA VASCA
3407 SW 8 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/18/2024
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen wall with accumulation of food spills.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 9/17/2024
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Inspection Date: 3/27/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506005
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of kitchen shelves.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooking area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen stove top.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen RIC.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 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.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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.
Inspection Date: 9/21/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374024
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on a table by the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Discussed with the operator, the importance of hand washing, and keeping all sinks fully stocked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed in the kitchen by the cookline: 2 portable grease fryers in use and a stove, with no hood suppression system installed. Observed vapors while cooking shrimps, kitchen area no Hood.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (786) 334-0873
Website: https://www.lavascadelimiami.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(231 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Store
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Lunch
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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