BELLA VITA TAPAS Y VINO
Palm Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33012
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at men's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at men's bathroom. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken, and raw beef thawing at room temperature. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at men's bathroom.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 johan, and Irina.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Discussed with operator and provided email form.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over cooked beef stored inside the reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over croquettes stored inside the standing reach freezer, located at cooking line.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee placed a new bottle of soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).