A LA FOLIE INC

Name: A LA FOLIE INC
Address: 516 ESPANOLA WAY, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 15.8

516 ESPANOLA WAY, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2328567

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

15.8 Grade F / 100

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December 17, 2025 · 10 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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A LA FOLIE INC in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 15.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 17, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 125 total violations — 15 critical, 49 major, 61 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cardboard boxes with eggs, lemons and bags of onions on the walk-in cooler floor.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine and is currently at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0.00ppm) the dish washer moved the tube and primed the line now is at Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm).
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025.
[53A-03-7] 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 the CFM certificate for Oliver Corre is expired since 10-22-2024. and has been employed.for more than 30 days.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board soiled.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[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. Observed the following food handlers Alexandro; Romane; Victor and Juan working all have been employed for more than 60 days.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a food handler drinking from a water bottle over a cutting board in the kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cardboard boxes with eggs, lemons and bags of onions on the walk-in cooler floor.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a spoon handle in the potato salad in the walk-in cooler.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine and is currently at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0.00ppm) the dish washer moved the tube and primed the line now is at Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm).
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Observed the dish washer handle dirty dishes and then clean dishes without washing his hands.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025.
[53A-03-7] 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 the CFM certificate for Oliver Corre is expired since 10-22-2024.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board soiled.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[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. Observed the following food handlers Alexandro; Romane; Victor and Juan working all have been employed for more than 60 days.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed blank form none signed.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. The person in charge brought soap.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the water bottle on top of the reach in freezer which is use for food preparation.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed at the case of eggs, lemons, on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touch dirty dishes and clean dishes without washing his hands.
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed a cook cutting strawberries with no gloves on. The cook washed the strawberries.
[12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook drink from a bottle and continued to work without washing his hands.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email.
[53A-03-7] 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 the CFM certificate for Oliver Corre is expired since 10-22-2024.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several items in the hand sink at the kitchen entrance. The person in charge removed the items.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers Alexandro; Romane; Victor and Juan working all have been employed for more than 60 days.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed in one of the stalls.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different foods on the floor of the walk-in cooler floor.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter and next to the dish machine.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in the mop bucket.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook removed his gloves and put on new gloves without washing his hands.
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream (60F - Cold Holding) on the preparation reach in cooler. As per the cook it was put there approximately 1 hour ago. The cook put it in the cooler.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed the CFM certificate expired on Oliver Corre 10/22/2019.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the front counter hand sink full of paper menus. The cook removed the menus.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ale Tartare De Becuf on the menu. As per the person in charge that is served raw. He put asterisk next to the item on some of the menus.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[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. Observed the following food handlers Bryan, Edin preparing and serving food with no proof of food handler training both have been employed for more than 60 days.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation reach in cooler.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty bottle on a reach in cooler and the dish washer than drank and continued working.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed raw shell eggs and fruit in the walk-in cooler floor.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes in the wall by the mop sink.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touching dirty dishes and than removed the clean dishes without washing his hands.
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed a waitress carrying dirty dishes and then touch the coffee machine and a clean cup and spoon.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook touching a wet soiled towel and continued to prepare food with washing hands and changing his gloves.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[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/