La Plage
9449 Collins Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333998
What drove the grade
Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp stored over/not properly separated from cases of water in walk in cooler.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 14 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-29
- Safety score71
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 26, 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.
20 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp stored over/not properly separated from cases of water in walk in cooler.
Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler under flat grill.
Advised chef that all foods must be separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chef rearranged.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Observed establishment offering raw salmon and Caesar dressing with raw eggs.
However, Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Advised chef and he instructed staff to reprint menu identifying raw items.
Fixed on the spot
Observed yogurt held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Observed employee cleaning blender in hand washing sink in coffee station.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Located in kitchen area.
Basic14
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of sugar, granola and chia seeds removed from original container not identified by common name.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed case of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Chef moved to shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Observed Raw oranges not washed prior to preparation.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry storage room.
Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Repeat violation
Accumulation of red build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Observed ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine between uses.
Chef moved to shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Located in bar area.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area in bar area.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.