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LA MULATA

1443 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
October 13, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
13
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (13)

  • 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site

    Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

    High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over steaks in the upright cooler by the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the items to the correct shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 08B-01-4Critical

    Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.

    High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.

    High Priority

  • 14-11-5

    Equipment in poor repair.

    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn by the walk-in cooler.

    Basic

  • 10-17-4

    In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

    Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between the wall and dish machine rack. The cook removed them. **Corrective Action Taken**

    Basic

  • 23-03-4

    Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

    Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.

    Basic

  • 25-27-4Corrected on site

    Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.

    Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender put them behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 14-17-4

    Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

    Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

    Basic

  • 31A-09-4

    Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal strainer on top of the sink.

    Intermediate

  • 53A-05-6

    No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

    Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

    Intermediate

  • 31B-03-4

    No soap provided at handwash sink.

    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the ware wash area.

    Intermediate

  • 22-20-5

    Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

    Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

    Basic

  • 41-17-4

    Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled.

    Intermediate

  • 14-01-5Corrected on site

    Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in the rice at the cook line. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.