La Catalana
19760 SW 177 Ave, Miami, FL 33187 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326124
What drove the grade
Hole in or other damage to wall.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 24 routine inspection10 basic (1 repeat)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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.
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.