La Mia Focaccia
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
50
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at La Mia Focaccia, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which La Mia Focaccia's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located back kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter middle make table.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed front counter floor.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of grease on floor behind convection oven.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 door beverage air reach in cooler soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open alkaline water bottle in walk-in freezer.
12B-13-4
67
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed butterfly cooked pasta. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Rear kitchen by rear kitchen exit door.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in corner behind convection oven floor has accumulation of grease and debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on beverage air reach in cooler soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
74
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per operator employee training will be updated.
53B-05-5
90
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over Salami and raw eggs over unwashed produce.
08A-08-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roaches crawling on wall and floor behind dishwasher in kitchen area.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean and sanitized pots stored on the floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on chemical container above 3 compartment sink. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on the floor in the kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave and cutting board soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves throughout property soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage thawing at room temperature, sausage was frozen solid.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk in cooler.
12B-13-4
41
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed utensils stored in handwash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cookline.
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -Observed food residue on floor at front line area. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with drinks stored on floor in prep area. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with cups stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed a co2 tank next to ice machine not secure.
51-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Mia Focaccia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Mia Focaccia on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Mia Focaccia?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Mia Focaccia.
How does La Mia Focaccia compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
La Mia Focaccia most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has La Mia Focaccia's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Mia Focaccia have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Mia Focaccia means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is La Mia Focaccia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Mia Focaccia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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