La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami

Last inspected:

10117 Nw 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33147
Overview

La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has accumulated 182 violations across 20 inspections dating back to at least 2016, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection — more than 75% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly across the record, including handwashing and hand-arm washing procedures appearing in at least 4 separate inspections, employee health policy violations in at least 3 inspections, improper chemical storage in multiple inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in at least 4 inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following inspections on January 21, 2022 and September 15, 2021. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Fire safety violations were documented on March 13, 2018 (propane tank inside building) and October 10, 2019 (exit door locked). The most recent inspection on October 29, 2025 resulted in 9 violations with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
186Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 8.9 violations / inspection 8.9 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.71 violations / inspection 6.71 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections29 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V38 Waste properly disposed
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V38 Waste properly disposed
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami last inspected?
La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 28, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy, Proper sanitizing.
How many health inspections has La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami had?
La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami find?
La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami was most recently inspected on May 28, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami ever been shut down?
No, La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has La Masquerida Restaurant & Lounge in Miami operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: El Tarmarindo (2018), La Base Restaurant & Lounge (2019).

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