LA BODEGA RESTAURANT

Name: LA BODEGA RESTAURANT
Address: 13774 SW 88 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33186, US
Rating: 0

13774 SW 88 ST, MIAMI, FL 33186

License #2331134

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LA BODEGA RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 111 total violations — 28 critical, 31 major, 52 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 14, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 5 major, and 7 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on February 25, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on February 27, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Call Back - Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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[36-37-5] Observed ceiling no drop down ceiling throughout bar and kitchen areas.
[50-09-4] Current license is not displayed during time of inspection.
[36-58-4] Observed exposed rafters and studs throughout kitchen area.
[35B-01-4] Observed gap beneath both exterior doors to the left of cook line area.
[36-01-4] Observed accumulation of grease and food debris at cook line.
[36-17-5] Observed floor tiles throughout kitchen area in disrepair.
[14-17-4] Observed rusted shelves in walk in freezer and walk in cooler during time of inspection.
[14-31-5] Observed in walk in freezer nonfood-grade bags storing beef.
[11-27-4] Observed establishment without written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Poster was provided via email during time of inspection.
[02B-01-5] Observed on menu ceviche which contains raw fish not identified by consumer advisory.
[51-16-7] Observed addition of bar area to the left of kitchen entrance without plan review. Observed bathroom in location different to plans provided. Observed mop sink located inside under dish machine in ware wash area. Plans state mop sink are outside. Miami, destablishment located at 13774 SW 88 ST Miami,FL occupying two bays, As per Operator, second bay address is 13770 SW 88 ST.
[53B-02-5] Observed Sonia O. Engaging in food preparation working longer than 60 days without proof of employee training.
[11-26-1] Observed establishment without proof of reporting agreement for all employees of establishment.

Warning Issued
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory at establishment with menu offering ceviche containing raw fish and undercooked churrasco steak. Consumer advisory was provided during time of inspection and posted on wall to the left of bathroom entrance door facing the entrance of establishment.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in walk in cooler commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged corvina no longer frozen and not removed from packaging. Operator discarded corvina during time of inspection.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in walk in freezer raw duck stored in container with raw beef and raw pork. Operator removed raw poultry from container containing raw pork during time of inspection.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed serving spoon in rice cooker stored on top of cooked rice. Operator removed serving spoon during time of inspection.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage stored in reach in cooler to the left of cook line. Operator removed employee beverage stage during time of inspection.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in walk in freezer nonfood-grade bags storing beef.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in hand wash sink across from cook line. Observed no hot water in hand wash sink across from ceviche station.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler to the left of cook line.
[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 Sonia O. Engaging in food preparation working longer than 60 days without proof of employee training.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator provided paper towel during time of inspection.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license is not displayed during time of inspection.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed addition of bar area to the left of kitchen entrance without plan review. Observed bathroom in location different to plans provided. Observed mop sink located inside under dish machine in ware wash area. Plans state mop sink are outside. Miami, destablishment located at 13774 SW 88 ST Miami,FL occupying two bays, As per Operator, second bay address is 13770 SW 88 ST.
[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. Observed establishment without written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Poster was provided via email during time of inspection.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rice cooker across from walk in cooler cooked rice (112F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than 2 hours. Cooked rice was reheated during g tine of inspection (175F - Reheating).
[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 at dish machine in ware wash area Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up three compartment sink until dish machine is repaired.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in walk in cooler commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged corvina no longer frozen and not removed from packaging. Operator discarded corvina during time of inspection.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath both exterior doors to the left of cook line area.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris at cook line.

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
[11-05-4] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Person in charge was asked and has no knowledge of reporting responsibilities for employees
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven at cook line to the right of reach in cooler in disrepair.
[50-09-4] Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establishment operating without current license displayed.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back outside area a hose Bibb without vacuum breaker.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in units throughout kitchen.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at preparation table across from reach in cooler no hand wash sign.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine to the right of three compartment sink in ware wash area.
[35A-05-4] Observed 1 live roaches on top of dish machine. Observed 1 live roach crawling on drying rack by dish machine. Observed 10 live roaches crawling on wall behind doble door reach in cooler at ceviche station. Observed 1 live roach crawling on prep table next to flip top cooler. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on metal shelves across cook line.
[36-04-5] Observed: Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed exposed utility lines above preparation area to the left of ware wash area.
[51-16-7] Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bathroom in different location from plans provided. Observed reach in cooler unit located at front counter not stated on plans. Observed mop sink located inside under dish machine in ware wash area. Plans state mop sink are outside. Observed establishment located at 13774 SW 88 ST Miami,FL occupying two bays. As per Operator, second bay address is 13770 SW 88 ST Miami, FL.
[22-31-4] Observed: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves in walk in cooler. Observed surface rust on shelves in walk in freezer.

Emergency order recommended
[01A-03-4] Observed: Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed approximately 30 chicken tamales in walk in cooler, as per operator prepared at home of vendor without invoice. Operator discarded tamales. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning Priority: High Priority 01B-02-5 Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (68F - Hot Holding) at steam table equipment across from walk in cooler as per operator more than 6 hours. Operator discarded rice.
[10-02-4] Observed: In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored on soiled shelves to the right of preparation area.
[11-05-4] Observed: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Person in charge was asked and has no knowledge of reporting responsibilities for employees
[13-03-4] Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engage in food preparation without hair restraint.
[21-13-4] Observed: Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed at preparation table across from reach in cooler soiled wiping clothes in bucket with chlorine solution.
[05-08-4] Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator does not have a probe thermometer readily accessible.
[12A-07-5] Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator engage in food preparation and change tasks without changing gloves and washing hands.
[14-14-4] Observed: Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non-food grade basting brush in use at grill at cook line in kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled handles in reach in cooler units across from preparation table. Observed soiled handles in reach in unit to the left of cook line.
[25-06-4] Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service containers stored and not inverted at shelf to the right of the of preparation table in kitchen area.
[50-09-4] Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establishment operating without current license displayed.
[29-34-4] Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back outside area a hose Bibb without vacuum breaker.
[35A-05-4] Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches behind dish machine in ware wash area. Observed approximately 3 live roaches at wall of cook line behind reach in cooler and oven unit.
[02D-01-5] Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar and salt not labeled with common name at shelf across from cook line in kitchen area. Observed container of salt not labeled with common name on shelf above preparation table across Ross from reach in cooler.
[08A-08-5] Observed: Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw spinach in same container as raw chicken in walk in cooler. Warning Priority: High Prio
[02C-02-5] Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in front counter reach in unit across from three compartment sink with chocolate pastry, as per operator prepared on site, without date marking. Observed rice pudding in walk in cooler, as per operator held for more than 24 hours without date marking. Observed in reach in cooler across from preparation table chicken salad, as per operator held for mor3 than 24 hours without date marking.
[06-09-1] Observed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 1 unit of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged swai defrosted in walk in cooler while in packaging. Operator discarded swai.
[09-01-4] Observed: 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 operator touch cooked shredded chicken with barehands without Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator was coached on proper hand washing procedure and gloves use.
[03B-01-6] Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (68F - Hot Holding) at steam table equipment across from walk in cooler as per operator more than 6 hours. Operator discarded rice.
[24-18-4] Observed: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at table to the right of front counter silverware stored with food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils on table behind three compartment sink with food-contact surface up.
[36-08-4] Observed: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding at hot line in kitchen area.
[35B-01-4] Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on both exterior kitchen doors leading to the outside.
[22-31-4] Observed: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves in walk in cooler. Observed surface rust on shelves in walk in freezer.
[01B-13-4] Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 unit of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged swai defrosted in walk in cooler while in packaging. Operator discarded swai.
[01B-04-5] Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed approximately 30 chicken tamales in walk in cooler, as per operator prepared in home of employee. Operator discarded tamales
[10-01-5] Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed to the left of ware wash area in use scoops in containers with sugar, salt, and MSG with handle above food. Operator removed scoops from container.
[35A-23-4] Observed: Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach excrement present on wall to the right of three compartment sink in ware wash area.
[51-16-7] Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bathroom in different location from plans provided. Observed reach in cooler unit located at front counter not stated on plans. Observed mop sink located inside under dish machine in ware wash area. Plans state mop sink are outside. Observed establishment located at 13774 SW 88 ST Miami,FL occupying two bays. As per Operator, second bay address is 13770 SW 88 ST Miami, FL.
[31B-03-4] Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink throughout kitchen area. Operator provided soap during time of inspection.
[36-04-5] Observed: Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed exposed utility lines above preparation area to the left of ware wash area.
[16-23-4] Observed: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine to the right of three compartment sink in ware wash area.
[41-27-4] Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at preparation table across from reach in cooler Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator fixed concentration of Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Observed to the left of three compartment sink across from front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Operator fixed concentration of Sanitizer Bucket(Chlorine 100ppm).

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); spaguetti (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach cooler next to cook line. Operator discarded the product.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed throughout kitchen area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand sink at kitchen operator removed the items.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy accumulation of debris under shelves inside side walk in cooler.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating to the public with an expired license. License expired on 10/1/25.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ground beef stored inside non food grade bags next to walk in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over sauces inside reach in cooler at cook line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink water 80 at cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not working at kitchen. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn next to cook line.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); spaguetti (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach cooler next to cook line. Operator discarded the product.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washed hands with gloves on. Coached operator and employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee proceeded to take of gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

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