LA TRUFA GOURMET CATERING
701 NW 77 ST, Miami, FL, 33150
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 16, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 16
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (16)
- 01B-13-4Critical
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed establishment conducts cook chill of cooked duck, cooked pork and cooked fennel without HACCP plan. Observed ROP packages at reach in freezers at back storage area. Labels exceed 48 hours. As per person in charge, products are packaged at 41F. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed (47F - Cold Holding) at room temperature. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Employee placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-18-4Critical
Employee wiped hands on clothes. Manager coached employee on proper procedures.
High Priority - Employee wiped hands on clothes. Manager coached employee on proper procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 03G-05-5Critical
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed ROP of raw corvina, lobster,salmon and salmon tartar missing required information at reach in freezers at back storage area. As per person in charge, fish has remained frozen before and after ROP. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03G-53-1
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed ROP packages of raw corvina, lobster,salmon raw chicken, tenderloin, fajita, pichana and salmon tartar, duck, cooked pork at reach in freezer and chest freezer at back storage area missing required information. **Warning**
Basic
- 29-11-4
Water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink. Manager began repairing.
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink. Manager began repairing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored cooking plate soiled with old food debris on shelves near cook line. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 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 reach in coolers obstructing access to hand sink. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of sugar stored inside hand sink at storage area. Observed food debris in hand sink at storage area. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
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 at handwashing sink in between reach in coolers at prep area and at storage area. Employee replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 03G-50-1
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging and cook chill without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging and cook chill without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts ROP on raw corvina, lobster,salmon raw chicken, tenderloin, fajita, pichana and salmon tartar. Observed establishment conducts cook chill of cooked duck, cooked pork and cooked fennel without HACCP plan. Observed ROP packages at reach in freezers at back storage area. Labels exceed 48 hours. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dark substance at kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic
- 53B-13-5
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Taimi, Greta, Victoria, Sandro employed more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 40-06-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverage stored on preparation table. **Warning**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil and mayonnaise stored on floor. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 10-20-4Corrected on site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.