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LA VITA E BELLA

9485 HARDING AVENUE · SURFSIDE · Dade County · FL 33154

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3694815
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13662598
DBPR license2323266

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate1 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

#2High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on crawling on the floor in restroom near back storage area, observed 2 live roaches crawling under coffee machine at front counter inside the kitchen area, observed 1 live roach crawling on hand wash sink at front counter inside the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall above hand wash sink in kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on coffee station counter inside kitchen, 2 live roaches crawling near register at front counter of kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on wall near fire extinguisher at entrance of kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on ceiling vent in storage room near restroom, 1 live roach crawling on the floor in front of restroom near storage room, 1 live roach crawling on floor near 3 compartment sink on cook line, 1 live roach crawling on prep table at cook line. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#3Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed person in charge lacking manager certificate. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Intermediate53B-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. Observed no proof of any training for all staff. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed no proof of any training for all staff. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on on the floor in front of restroom near dry storage area, 2 dead roaches on the floor in restroom behind garbage can. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed 4 dead roaches in hand wash sink in kitchen, 3 dead roaches on coffee station in kitchen. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.