La Mesa Kendall
8525 Mills Dr Unit 307-309, Miami, FL 33183 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338055
What drove the grade
Stored food not covered.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection5 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 28, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed dried beans missing cover on large plastic container.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Observe knives stored between prep tables in the kitchen.m
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed aluminum 6lb can being used as a scoop for dried black beans in the bin near walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup in reach freezer next to ice machine.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed food pans wet nesting at warewashing area on clean pan shelves.
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.