La Cote
4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331788
What drove the grade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic (1 repeat)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 12, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Observed employee washed his hands in a service sink instead of using the hand sink. Employees were coached about it.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottle with bleach ( as per employee) with no label.
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed plastic container without handle inside the rice , use a scoop. Container was discarded.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
The paper was removed immediately.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed white chest freezer gaskets with mold like substance located.inside the prep area. Employee cleaned them.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Observed hand sink faucet loose by the La Cote kitchen entrance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Observed leak from faucet underneath table, next to hand sink dish area.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.