BELLA VITA TAPAS Y VINO
Palm Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33012
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **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. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
10
Basic
5
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located above preparation table.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed standing teach in cooler interior/shelves have 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 stored in standing water inside the three compartment sink.
- 08A-05-6:High 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-04-5:High 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**
- 41-10-4:High 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
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - 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-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed yamilka Alvarez.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - 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
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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-01-5: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 Maria Fernanda, Sabrina Montana, and Sheila Maria Leon.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee placed a bottle of soap. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - 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-01-4:Intermediate - 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/5/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 10 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sink sign.
- 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. Observed no paper towels by the hand washing sinks.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in handwashing sink area
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).