BAR BELLA
5829 SW 73 ST · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored above cooked tomato sauce. Operator moved to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
29-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attachment; no breaker. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no food or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both bars handsinks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans submitted or approved at time of licensing, changes have been made to new restaurant. Observed old take out area with coolers moved to opposite side, pizza oven and prep table added. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed no plans submitted or approved at time of callback, changes have been made to new restaurant. Observed old take out area with coolers moved to opposite side, pizza oven and prep table added. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 12
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured at bar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket attachment reach in across cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at mop sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handsinks at both bars missing signs. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
16-46-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers on dry rack next to ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink on shelf on bar walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in at back bar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
29-49-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar and throughout kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:22 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.