La Scala Restaurant in Key Biscayne

Last inspected:

180 Crandon Blvd Ste 109, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Overview

La Scala Restaurant in Key Biscayne has accumulated 136 violations across 19 inspections since January 2022, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection — nearly 40 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly across the inspection record, including management awareness failures appearing in at least 6 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in at least 4 inspections, and food in good condition violations in at least 3 inspections. Food contact surface contamination, improper chemical storage, and shell stock handling violations have also recurred. On April 11, 2024, an administrative complaint was recommended following a routine inspection that documented management awareness lapses, hand washing failures, food condition issues, contaminated food contact surfaces, missing consumer advisories, and improper chemical storage. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 identified 45 violations including three high-priority findings (toxic substance control, proper hand and arm washing, and food in good condition), and a warning was issued.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
136Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

La Scala Restaurant in Key Biscayne: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 7.2 violations / inspection 7.2 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

La Scala Restaurant in Key Biscayne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection15 violations · 9 high priority
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

La Scala Restaurant in Key Biscayne: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Scala Restaurant in Key Biscayne last inspected?
La Scala Restaurant in Key Biscayne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at La Scala Restaurant in Key Biscayne?
The most frequently cited violations at La Scala Restaurant in Key Biscayne are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has La Scala Restaurant in Key Biscayne had?
La Scala Restaurant in Key Biscayne has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Scala Restaurant in Key Biscayne find?
La Scala Restaurant in Key Biscayne was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 20 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has La Scala Restaurant in Key Biscayne ever been shut down?
No, La Scala Restaurant in Key Biscayne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.

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