La Mulata
1443 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338045
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 13 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate, 7 basic-25
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 13, 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.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw beef patties over steaks in the upright cooler by the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the items to the correct shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Intermediate4
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed a metal strainer on top of the sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed by the ware wash area.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Basic7
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Observed two knives between the wall and dish machine rack. The cook removed them.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed a bowl in the rice at the cook line. The cook removed it.
Fixed on the spot
Equipment in poor repair.
Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn by the walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
Code 25, Single-service items: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
Observed at the bar. The bartender put them behind the bar.
Fixed on the spot
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.