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
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed both dishwasher machines in kitchen and bar with 0 ppm; chlorine sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler across stove with ambient temp of 49F. The following TCS foods stored inside less than 4 hours: heavy cream (56F – Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (52F); Maduros (54F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored above clean equipment dishes. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. **Warning**
Basic 13
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile bulging at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in 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 next to service window not working. As per operator; used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Observed cooler across stove with ambient temp of 49F. The following TCS foods stored inside less than 4 hours: heavy cream (56F – Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (52F); Maduros (54F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed rice on floor in front of steam table. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not on site. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers across cook line. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on container on dry dish rack. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream with no cover in chest freezer. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:17 AM.
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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.