La Canita Beach in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
1200 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139LA Canita Beach, a 196-seat permanent food service establishment in Miami Beach, has averaged 5 violations per inspection across 17 inspections on record since 2016, in line with the Florida statewide average. The facility has not experienced emergency closure but has received a warning and multiple complaint-based inspections. Recent inspections show recurring violations in food contact surfaces and time-temperature control: food contact surfaces were cited in 5 of the last 6 inspections, and time as a control was flagged in 2 of the last 3 inspections. Shell stock requirements, approved food sources, and allergen awareness violations also appeared in recent records. A fire safety violation involving a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone was documented on January 25, 2021. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition following citation of three food contact surface violations on February 25, 2026.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Canita Beach in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
La Canita Beach in Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Canita Beach in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Insp. Completed - Warning Given, Pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
La Canita Beach in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Canita Beach in Miami Beach last inspected?
- La Canita Beach in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at La Canita Beach in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Canita Beach in Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has La Canita Beach in Miami Beach had?
- La Canita Beach in Miami Beach has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Canita Beach in Miami Beach find?
- La Canita Beach in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has La Canita Beach in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, La Canita Beach in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has La Canita Beach in Miami Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Canita Beach in Miami Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Canita Beach in Miami Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Pink Taco (2021).
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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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