La Catalana

19760 SW 177 Ave, Miami, FL 33187 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326124

B
Grade B
Safety score 89 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 24, 2026

What drove the grade

Hole in or other damage to wall.Basic, repeat · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 24 routine inspection
    10 basic (1 repeat)
    -11
  • Safety score89

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

10 violations found
  1. First visitJul 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.

    10 violations found:

    • 10 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic10

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      Observed container of salt not labeled. Operator label product.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Observed cases of water stored on floor at front counter. Employee fixed water at time of inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Observed employee cup of coffee stored at prep table across cook line. Operator removed coffee.

      Fixed on the spot

      Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

      Observed employee open water bottle stored at walking cooler with food to be served to customers. Coach operator.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

      Operator cleaned walk in freezer at time of inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.

      Observed prep table with white cutting board, and meat slicer stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash near exit door.

      Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands.

      Observed prep table with white cutting board, and meat slicer stored under paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      Observed on the side of exit door.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.

      Observed hole in wall under handwash sink near triple sink.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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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.

Most cited

Handwashing and hygienic practices2
Clean equipment storage and air drying2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Other sanitary and safe operation1