VELA
227 NE 2 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33132
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over bread inside reach in freezer kitchen Operator rearranged at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shells eggs over cooked potatoes locate cook line near grill. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Odalis Fareld.
Basic 7
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils located cook line area. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Bar area observed employee cup with orange juice. Operator discard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone on top of the prep table. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing waters at 102°F located cook line area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located storage area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located bar area and cook line area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:39 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.