LA FOGATA

Name: LA FOGATA
Address: 8732 MILLS DR #1530, MIAMI, FL, 33183, US
Rating: 0

8732 MILLS DR #1530, MIAMI, FL 33183

License #2328581

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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October 6, 2026 · 14 findings · 1 critical

Complaint Full (follow-up)

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LA FOGATA 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 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 98 total violations — 15 critical, 11 major, 72 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[35B-02-4] Observed bug zapper currently off hanging above ceiling around prep area, 3CS and reach in coolers.
[14-74-7] 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.
[36-24-5] Observed broken wall tile at the bottom corner near walk in coolers.
[16-23-4] Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler.
[14-11-5] Observed broken door gaskets for reach in coolers near stove and also reach in cooler next to the reach in freezer.
[14-69-4] Observed ice build up on door frame of walk in freezer.
[22-16-4] Observed soiled shelves of reach in coolers in kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in coolers.
[38-01-4] Observed lighting shield missing above prep table and 3CS.
[22-31-4] Observed accumulation of rust on shelves housing aluminum can beverages and other food items in kitchen.
[14-33-4] Observed accumulation of rust in reach in cooler shelves.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on walk in cooler shelves.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[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. 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.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper currently off hanging above ceiling around prep area, 3CS and reach in coolers.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[06-09-2] 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. See stop sale. Observed 14 fillets of salmon completely thawed still inside ROP ban inside the walk in cooler.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed carrot and cabbage salad and two large bins of chimichurri with no cover inside walking cooler.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as a scoop for rice inside walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in coolers.
[01B-40-1] Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Observed 14 fillets of salmon completely thawed still inside ROP ban inside the walk in cooler.
[14-11-5] 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.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on door frame of walk in freezer.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust in reach in cooler shelves.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on walk in cooler shelves.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust on shelves housing aluminum can beverages and other food items in kitchen.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor in the kitchen area.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken wall tile at the bottom corner near walk in coolers.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed lighting shield missing above prep table and 3CS.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled with black like substance the interior of ice machine
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves of reach in coolers in kitchen area.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at grill station.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of prep table next to grill station. Also observed employee drink on top of prep table next to three compartment sink.Operator removed.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phones and keys on top of prep table next to grill station.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken top of reach in cooler next to the grill station, also observed inoperable cook-line cooler drawers under cook line. Also observed torn gaskets on the cooler and freezer located next to the steam table.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under white cutting board next to slicer machine.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside reach in cooler next to steam table.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler next to steam table.
[22-37-4] Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed Three-compartment sink misused: cabbage in one bay, dirty dishes in other two.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[12A-25-4] Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee failing to wash hands or change gloves after picking up a thermometer from the floor and touching their hat.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice at 54F Cold Holding.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice at 54F Cold Holding. As per operator was cooked more than 6 hours.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees Jose Bascos, Gladys Patti , Martin Arambulo, Felix Moya with training for food safety expired. Operator provided copy of Food Employee Reporting Agreement at time of inspection. As per operator are working less than 30 days.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks at reach in cooler next to cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not in use in disrepair at grill drawers on cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep tables where limes are stored in kitchen area. Operator moved limes.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind stove on cook line.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (60F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator product was prepared previous day and has been stored inside walk in cooler since last night.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (60F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator product was prepared previous day and has been stored inside walk in cooler since last night.
[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 raw chicken removed from original packaging stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for some employees.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[12B-04-4] Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed opened employee water bottle stored on shelf above preparation table near three compartment sink.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observe reach in cooler handle broken across from stove. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn near soda machine.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in back exit door that leads to outside.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container lid cracked in dry storage area near back exit door.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 2 buckets of fish covered ice stored on floor of walk in cooler. Observed a box of raw ribs stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed white rice, ribs and fish 6 inches off the floor. Also observed bucket of onions stored on floor in back storage area. Employee placed the bucket on shelf.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop handle stored on rusted surface. Operator placed ice scoop in holster.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on shelf handle in kitchen near walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all hood filters soiled with grease above stove.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across from stove.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed white rice stored in walk in cooler uncovered.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged fish thawing in reach in cooler with label instructing to remove before thawing. Operator removed fish from packaging.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor in walk in cooler soiled.
[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 White Rice (46F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler. As per operator it was prepared two days before. Stop sale issued.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed White Rice (46F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler. As per operator it was prepared two days before. Stop sale issued.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs in walk in cooler not date marked.