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Licensee
Name:
LA MULATA
License Number:
SEA2338045
Rank:
Seating
License Expiration Date:
10/01/2026
Primary Status:
Current
Secondary Status:
Active
Location Address:
1443 WASHINGTON AVE MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
Inspection Information
Inspection Type
Inspection Date
Result
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Routine - Food
04/02/2026
Follow-up Inspection Required Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. More information about inspections.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.
The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws,
which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.
High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne
illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing.
Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors
that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training,
documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered
best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely
manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel
compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure
when necessary.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open coffee cup on top of a cutting board. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dirty utensils in water with a temperature of 87°F. The cook poured out the water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed several different cut fruits for drinks on the bar top not covered. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the bartender cutting a lime with no gloves on I stop him and told he needs to use gloves. He put on the gloves without washing his hands. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the bartender touched his face and continued to make touch cups. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef patties over plantains in the up right refrigerator next to the walk in cooler. The cook moved the beef patties to the bottom shelf. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef in the walk in cooler. The cook moved the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Carlos Perea certification expired on 11-18-2025. **Warning**
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a strainer on top of the hand washing sink at the warehouse washing area. The dishwasher removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bartender rinsing of metal measuring cups in the hand washing sink. **Warning**
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection the manager couldn't located the certificates for the following food handlers; Yadira Reyes, Matias celli,mynot, Jose Cortez.**Warning** **Warning**
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