Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
437 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach has accumulated 334 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.8 violations per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of recurring compliance issues, particularly with ventilation and employee health reporting. In March 2023, inspectors issued a warning after finding 24 violations in a single visit, followed by an administrative complaint recommendation three days later. Top violations include improper ventilation (22 citations), employee health reporting failures (16), and improper chemical storage (16).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
10.7
violations / inspection
10.7 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
Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections39 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections29 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections43 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach had?
- Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach find?
- Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on April 14, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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