Inspection Report

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LA VITA E BELLA

9485 HARDING AVENUE · SURFSIDE · Dade County · FL 33154

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3604375
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13561398
DBPR license2323266

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#1High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#2Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed no proof of food manager certificates. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#3Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed no proof of employee food handlers certificates. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#4Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed no proof of food employee reporting agreements. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.