LA SCALA RESTAURANT

dba DE SILVA & CARDINALE INC

About this restaurant

LA SCALA RESTAURANT is a 42-seat seating restaurant located at 180 Crandon Blvd in Key Biscayne. The establishment serves classic Italian cuisine and is operated by De Silva & Cardinale Inc. Reviews describe it as a small establishment with excellent service, featuring dishes such as calamari, pasta, and chicken preparations.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
180 CRANDON BLVD STE 109
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149
Phone
305-717-8876
DBPR District
District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code)
Dixie (code 15)
Seating
42 seats

License

License Number
SEA2323076
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Mar 3, 2026
Date Result Expand
Mar 3, 2026
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V05 ×2
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36 ×3
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V50 ×2
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
B · V53 ×2
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 10917676 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food