LA VIDA MISMA RESTAURANT & BAR
8945 SW 72 PL · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-8High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: Observed 15+ live flies in front of triple sink in kitchen area. Observed 10+ live flies in bar area, on tv and counter. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired; 10/01/26. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
01B-13-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: Observed salmon filet on site in ROP, 3 bags. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
03G-43-3Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed dispenser not functioning. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
Basic 16
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cooler, oven and microwave handles soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen, bulging tile. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed warmer and cooler no longer working, used as storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in cooler across grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
16-46-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
29-49-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in sink and under triple sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 2:55 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.