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
11 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 raw salmon and raw calamari in ROP not bearing a label. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken inside of vacuum packaging stored in the same container with raw beef at drawers reach in cooler. Operator separated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee manipulated raw beef and raw chicken with gloves and then touching clean dishes with the same gloves. Operator was instructed that when she changed tasks, the gloves need to be changed. Operator changed the gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed goat cheese (46 F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator was outside while serving a plate. And chorizo (56 F – Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than two hours. And Chimichurri with fresh garlic (73 F – Cold Holding) At preparation table front counter. Operator moved the products to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling and put the Chimichurri in ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate expired on 05-13-24. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed new employee no proof of food employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
Basic 4
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan vent at walk in cooler. **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at preparation area. **Warning**
03G-54-1Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed the establishment packaged raw beef and raw chicken using reduced oxygen packaging without a HACCP plan. Observed the HACCP plan was received by OPQ pending to be approved. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:29 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.