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
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03G-05-5High Priority – Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed calamari packaged in ROP not bearing a label .
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw beef stored over raw fish at walk-in freezer. Operator was informed the correct order to store products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon inside of vacuum packaged bearing the label at reach in cooler. Temperature 47°F. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (68 F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawer cook line. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the raw beef to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with soap stored at preparation table bar area. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in drawer reach in cooler unit at 226°F. **Warning**
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. Form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-43-1Intermediate – Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment is packaging raw chicken, raw beef, calamari, cooked octopus, cooked quinoa and cooked ground beef in reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container inside of the hand wash sink preparation area. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation area and bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area and bar area. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed onion soup, chicken broth and risotto not properly date marked at walk in cooler, as per operator were made it three days ago. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water at hand wash sink shut down. **Warning**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service container with no handle inside of salt container. The single service container was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled at kitchen area. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon inside of vacuum packaged bearing the label at reach in cooler. Temperature 47°F. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-19-4Basic – Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Observed spoon for desserts not properly protected at front counter. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining water in hand wash sink preparation area. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bar area. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet hand wash sink and from pipe under hand wash sink at preparation area. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping on preparation table. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sugar and flour not identified by common names under oven. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:49 PM.
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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.