LA VIDA MISMA RESTAURANT & BAR
8945 SW 72 PL · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. As per operator, only using triple sink as the sanitizer is being delivered today. **Warning**
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed personal water bottle stored inside ice bin in kitchen; used for beverages. **Warning**
03G-08-5High Priority – Reduced oxygen packaged food label that exceeds 30 calendar days from packaging to consumption. Observed raw frozen chicken in walk in freezer with date mark of 04/29; 6 packages. Operator told chef to toss. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed personal water bottle stored inside ice bin in kitchen; used for beverages. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw frozen chicken in walk in freezer with date mark of 04/29; 6 packages. Operator told chef to toss. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across fryers with ambient temperature if 53F. The following TCS foods stored inside: Across fryer: mozzarella cheese (45F – Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (46F – Cooling); butter (48F – Cold Holding); onion cooked (48F – Cold Holding); cheese (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator, food items have been there less than 4 hours and technician was already called in. Items were placed on ice. Observed reach in across stove with ambient temperature of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: Across stove: raw shrimp (45F – Cold Holding); fries (46F – Cold Holding). The following TCS foods stored inside: steak filets (45F – Cold Holding); chicken raw (45F – Cold Holding) . Operator has technician coming and food was brought to colder cooler. Operator already has technician coming and items are placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled. Observed soiled shelves where dry food and dish racks are. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none at hand isn't in kitchen; operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 17
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave handles and oven doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secure at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across fryers with ambient temperature if 53F. The following TCS foods stored inside: Across fryer: mozzarella cheese (45F – Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (46F – Cooling); butter (48F – Cold Holding); onion cooked (48F – Cold Holding); cheese (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator, food items have been there less than 4 hours and technician was already called in. Items were placed on ice. Observed reach in across stove with ambient temperature of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: Across stove: raw shrimp (45F – Cold Holding); fries (46F – Cold Holding). Operator already has technician coming and items are placed on ice. Observed under grill reach in cooler with 48F ambient temperature. The following TCS foods stored inside: steak filets (45F – Cold Holding); chicken raw (45F – Cold Holding) . Operator has technician coming and food was brought to colder cooler. Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cabs of clam juice on floor under dry food rack. Observed box of limes on floor of bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar; operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on grill handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not on site. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled at cook line, observed soiled top under grill. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler; soiled shelves. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler across cook line, observed in reach in at bar. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed through out establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour containers with no label; under oven. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 10:57 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.