LA FOGATA
8732 MILLS DR #1530, Miami, FL, 33183
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 6, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (14)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw package steak (67F - Cold Holding); raw beef sliced (64F - Cold Holding); raw steak (69F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F -Cold Holing); raw sausage (66F - Cold Holding) on the prep cold holding unit. Also observed for same RIC unit raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); raw steak (62F - Cold Holding). Per operator food items placed in unit an hour ago from WIC. Operator removed and placed it in WIF to cool down. Unit is not to be used until repaired. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: Observed 4 containers with 5lbs of raw beef at a temperature of 48°F. Observed one sirloin steak at a temperature of 53°F. Observed 2 containers of raw chicken, one with 5 lbs at a temperature of 48°, and the other container with 15 lbs of raw chicken in RIC at a temperature of 49°F. Observed two containers of cut raw beef at a temperature of 52°F. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 14-74-7
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed raw package steak (67F - Cold Holding); raw beef sliced (64F - Cold Holding); raw steak (69F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F -Cold Holing); raw sausage (66F - Cold Holding) on the prep cold holding unit. Also observed for same RIC unit raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); raw steak (62F - Cold Holding). Per operator food items placed in unit an hour ago from WIC. Operator removed and placed it in WIF to cool down. Unit is not to be used until repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: Observe unit not in good repair and maintaining cold temperature of food items. Observed 4 containers with 5lbs of raw beef at a temperature of 48°F. Observed one sirloin steak at a temperature of 53°F. Observed 2 containers of raw chicken, one with 5 lbs at a temperature of 48°, and the other container with 15 lbs of raw chicken in RIC at a temperature of 49°F. Observed two containers of cut raw beef at a temperature of 52°F. **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door gaskets for reach in coolers near stove and also reach in cooler next to the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: Observed broken door gaskets for reach in coolers near stove and also reach in cooler next to the reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-24-5
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken wall tile at the bottom corner near walk in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: Observed broken wall tile at the bottom corner near walk in coolers. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on door frame of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: Observed ice build up on door frame of walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 35B-02-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper currently off hanging above ceiling around prep area, 3CS and reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: Observed bug zapper currently off hanging above ceiling around prep area, 3CS and reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 38-01-4
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed lighting shield missing above prep table and 3CS. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: Observed lighting shield missing above prep table and 3CS. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves of reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: Observed soiled shelves of reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-33-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust in reach in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: Observed accumulation of rust in reach in cooler shelves. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on walk in cooler shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: Observed accumulation of rust on walk in cooler shelves. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 16-23-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-31-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust on shelves housing aluminum can beverages and other food items in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: Observed accumulation of rust on shelves housing aluminum can beverages and other food items in kitchen. **Time Extended**
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.