Inspection Report

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BELLA LUNA RESTAURANT

19575 BISCAYNE BLVD #1097 · AVENTURA · Dade County · FL 331802314

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 12, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3337917
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8357176
DBPR license2324085

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored on top of cooked rotini located in Reach in cooler and raw lamb chops being stored on top of cooked octopus in walk in cooler. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam and mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate11-27-4

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils being stored in hand washing sink in kitchen area.

#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of cooked rice.

#2Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed card board lining shelves containing clean pots and pans.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer, cases of sodas on floor in hallway and cases of oil on floor in dry storage area.

#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in pizza make area.

#9Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Located in kitchen reach in cooler.

#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of pizza boxes being stored on floor in pizza make station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking into black plastic container under ice bin.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.