CALA
2609 N MIAMI AVE, Miami, FL, 33127
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 8, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (8)
- 50-17-3Critical
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct. 1, 2026. **Warning**
High Priority
- 16-13-5
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soiled food dishes and pans inside middle compartment for rinsing of 3CS **Warning**
Basic
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps on bottom threshold at the back door exit near restrooms. **Warning**
Basic
- 53A-01-7
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificates could be provided at the time of inspection. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in front of counter handwashing sink. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53B-01-5
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.
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. Observed no food handler certificates could be provided at the time of inspection. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 12B-12-5
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.
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. Observed open beverage container with no cover on top of front counter where clean plates are stored. **Warning**
Basic
- 31B-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no so at the handwashing sink in back area near 3CS. **Warning**
Intermediate
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.