Café la Trova
971 SW 8 St, Miami, FL 33130 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335704
What drove the grade
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate, 6 basic (1 repeat)-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 24, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.
Observed a spray hose at dishwasher sink with no air gap.
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate for all employees.
Basic6
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Observed Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor.
Chef removed.
Fixed on the spot
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Observed knives between 3 compartment sink and wall. Chef removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach-in cooler located across from the cookline stove completely inoperable.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed wiping cloth under blue cutting board.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust inside kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area where oven are located.
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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.