LA SCALA RESTAURANT

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

180 CRANDON BLVD STE 109, KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149

License #2323076

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

F 64/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

6 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

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