CAFÉ LA TROVA

dba CAFE LA TROVA LLC

About this restaurant

Café La Trova is a seating restaurant with 200 seats located at 971 SW 8 Street in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood. Reviews describe it as a lively venue featuring live music and décor reflecting Cuban history and culture, with classic dishes such as lechon and steamed yuca. The restaurant operates Sunday through Thursday from 4pm to midnight, and Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 2am.

AI-generated overview from public web sources and license data. May be incomplete or outdated.

B

Food Safety Grade

Good

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

Location

Address
971 SW 8 ST
MIAMI, FL 33130
Phone
786 838 8695
DBPR District
District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code)
Dixie (code 15)
Seating
200 seats

License

License Number
SEA2335704
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Feb 26, 2026
Date Result Expand
Feb 26, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36 ×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13578782 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jan 6, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14 ×3
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V31 ×4
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36 ×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13606294 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Nov 17, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
Class: Food Visit ID: 10892308 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food