Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BAR BELLA

5829 SW 73 ST · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2026
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3667754
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13604630
DBPR license2335158

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority29-42-4

High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed no plans submitted, canceling the license. **Time Extended**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.