LA SCALA RESTAURANT

Name: LA SCALA RESTAURANT
Address: 180 CRANDON BLVD STE 109, KEY BISCAYNE, FL, 33149, US
Rating: 40.2

180 CRANDON BLVD STE 109, KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149

License #2323076

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

40.2 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

June 2, 2026 · 12 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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LA SCALA RESTAURANT in KEY BISCAYNE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 40.2 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 June 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 68 total violations — 8 critical, 26 major, 34 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some tiles soiled with water stains on tiles above kitchen and warewah area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for ice chest across dish machine and white upright near prep table.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
[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. Provided to operator via email.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed near slicer soiled with food debris and also with over amount of grease for the knobs.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed clams and raw mussels stored above individual water bottles and other beverages on a shelf inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged and placed raw items on the bottom shelf.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed over 3CS
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan guard soiled.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at WIC shelves.
[11-26-1] Per operator did not receive from inspector.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed not smooth ceilings in the kitchen, prep and warewash areas.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over 3CS.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some tiles soiled with water stains on tiles above kitchen and warewah area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for ice chest across dish machine and white upright near prep table.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Discussed required to provide when consumer ask.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan guard soiled.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on one shelf in the WIC.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed clams and raw mussels stored above individual water bottles and other beverages on a shelf inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged and placed raw items on the bottom shelf.
[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. Provided to operator via email.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed near slicer soiled with food debris and also with over amount of grease for the knobs.
[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 poster via email and discussed.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed over 3CS.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed around hood tiles.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at RIC across from cooking range.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan guard soiled.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water knob at HWS in disrepair.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks stored with the food-contact surface up.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at WIC shelves.
[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.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2025.
[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.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff member not knowing minimum concentration of chlorine at dishwasher. Coached staff.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS blocked by trash bins at entrance to kitchen.
[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.
[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.
[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.