BELLA VITA TAPAS Y VINO
476-478 PALM AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pizza, stored inside the standing reach in freezer.
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed bags with raw oysters stored inside the standing reach in freezer without tags. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed plastic container with soap stored near clean kitchen utensils, and plates. Employee removed soap container, and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 10
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed chocolate cake stored inside the glass standing reach in cooler without date marked. Employee date marked item. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed yamilka Alvarez.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Discussed and coached operator, and provided signs. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee placed a new paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maria Fernanda, Sabrina Montana, and Sheila Maria Leon.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee placed a bottle of soap. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed bags with raw oysters stored inside the standing reach in freezer without tags. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods. **Corrective Action Taken**
02A-01-4Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Discussed and coached operator, and provided signs. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
22-08-4Basic – Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located above preparation table.
22-16-4Basic – Observed standing teach in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken stored in standing water inside the three compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:01 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.