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
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-22: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 3:43 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.