La Vasca in Miami

Last inspected:

3407 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33135
Overview

La Vasca in Miami has accumulated 113 violations across 21 inspections between March 2022 and August 2025, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection. Fire safety violations for cooking equipment with no hood suppression system were cited three times—in July 2022, January 2023, and December 2024—indicating the facility continued operating equipment that produces grease-laden vapors without required suppression systems across multiple years. Handwashing procedure violations appeared in at least four inspections (March 2022, September 2024, March 2024, and others), and toxic substance control and chemical storage violations recurred throughout the record. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on August 22, 2025 was completed with no further action required, citing violations in chemical storage and handwashing procedures.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
113Violations
0Closures
5Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

La Vasca in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 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 Vasca in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed in the kitchen y the cookline: 2 portable grease fryers in use, with no hood suppression system installed. Observed vapors while cooking shrimps, kitchen area no Hood. **Repeat Violation**
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed vapors While cooking shrimp, kitchen area no Hood.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.

La Vasca in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

La Vasca in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Vasca in Miami last inspected?
La Vasca in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at La Vasca in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at La Vasca in Miami are: Time as control, Toxic substance control, Handwashing procedures.
How many health inspections has La Vasca in Miami had?
La Vasca in Miami has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Vasca in Miami find?
La Vasca in Miami was most recently inspected on August 22, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has La Vasca in Miami ever been shut down?
No, La Vasca in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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.
Has La Vasca in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, La Vasca in Miami has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has La Vasca in Miami operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Lavasca Delicatessen (2021).

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