LA VIDA MISMA RESTAURANT & BAR
8945 SW 72 PL · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed no handwash for employees in kitchen; water was turned off. **Warning**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed in bar area; 35+ live flies. Observed flies touching edible garnishes, cut limes and flower petals, on walls and ceiling in bar. Observed live flies on beer taps nozzles, on liquor bottles and decorations at bar counter. Observed 3 live flies on wall by waiter station. Observed 5 live flies on decoration in bar above entrance. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired; 10/01/26. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed multiple raw meats above bread and veggies in walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed multiple filets of salmon in walk in freezer stored in ROP bags, no approved HAACP or process waiver. Observed flies touching edible garnishes, cut limes and flower petals **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in with ambient temp of 56F, the following TCS foods stored inside less than 3 hours: mozzarella (63F – Cold Holding); egg (62F – Cold Holding); Gorgonzola (60F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (60F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
03G-43-3Intermediate – Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that requires a Process Waiver and the establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver and HACCP plan from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. See stop sale. Observed multiple filets of salmon in walk in freezer stored in ROP bags, no approved HAACP or process waiver. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator brought napkins over. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed none at hand sink in kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed dispenser not functioning. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at kitchen; water was turned off. Operator turned sink back on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 18
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cooler, oven and microwave handles soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen, bulging tile. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation. **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 with ambient temp of 56F, the following TCS foods stored inside less than 3 hours: mozzarella (63F – Cold Holding); egg (62F – Cold Holding); Gorgonzola (60F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (60F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on slicer. Phone was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed warmer and cooler no longer working, used as storage. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in cooler across grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in sink and under triple sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 4:26 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.