LA SCALA RESTAURANT

Name: LA SCALA RESTAURANT
Address: 180 CRANDON BLVD STE 109, KEY BISCAYNE, FL, 33149, US
Rating: 74

180 CRANDON BLVD STE 109, KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149

License #2323076

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74 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LA SCALA RESTAURANT in KEY BISCAYNE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 3 critical, 6 major, 6 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 3, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 6 major, and 6 minor.

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Warning Issued
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef carpaccio not identified as raw on the menu.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan guard soiled.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks stored with the food-contact surface up.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water knob at HWS in disrepair.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS blocked by trash bins at entrance to kitchen.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed around hood tiles.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[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. Provided to operator via email.
[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 not commercially packaged chicken over commercially packaged pasta at white standup RIF.
[12A-19-4] Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed staff washed hands with cold water at HWS at entrance to kitchen. HWS has no hot water.
[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 Jose and Carmen hired over 60 days with no food handlers training.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at WIC shelves.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2025.

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