VELA
227 NE 2 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33132
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03G-51-1High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method under a HACCP plan not discarded after 30 days have passed since the food was packaged not counting the time the food was maintained frozen. Observed ROP chicken wigs, fish stored inside at walk in cooler. Operator is aware that HACCP plan must be submitted to: [email protected] prior to the next inspection. Operator is also aware that they can not conduct reduced oxygen packaging on raw or cooked seafood.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Isabel Zzurkowshi, Jean Nicolas, Freddy, Laura.
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking located cook line area. Operator removed during inspection.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 81°f located cook line area. Observed manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:03 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.