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BELLA LUNA RESTAURANT

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3447197
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8736224
DBPR license2324085

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towel used as liner for container of cut lettuce. **Warning**

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Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate01C-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** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam and mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

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#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in pizza area covered in plastic and not operable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle being used to dispense rice. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in walk in freezer. **Warning**

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#3Basic14-11-5

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

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#4Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed door to ice machine in disrepair and being held together by a string. **Warning**

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#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**

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#6Basic21-04-4

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

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#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Observed Water from ice bin leaking from pipe into bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

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#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of pizza boxes being stored on floor in pizza area. **Warning**

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#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw scallops thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table in kitchen area. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
7 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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
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.