VIDA/ BLADE
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
Location Map
Loading map...
Nearby Locations
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some food trays with the food contact surface up. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair the lid of the rice container.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair ( breakfast prep buffet cooler) located next to the cage.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener at the sushi area. Can opener was sent to ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed one of the hand sink blocked by the glass rack. Employee moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine. Person in charge planned to clean the ice machine tonight.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed food stored inside cooler with the food that will be sold to the public. Food was moved to employee location. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed the tongs from the oven handle. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler located at the buffet line. Chef placed a thermometer inside immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the hand sink located at the buffet line. Sign was posted immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server rinsing the thermo inside the hand sink at the coffee station. Server was coached about the hand sink use. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed buffet under time control , but the procedure is lost. Procedure was printed immediately. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed one employee eating at the watewashing area and another eating inside the kitchen. Both employees were coached and washed their hands immediately after. Corrected On-Site
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop left on the side of the machine . Scoop was sent to dishwasher machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water. Employee discarded the water ( water temp 45 F). Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on front line reach in cooler gasket at the buffet area. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on prep table. Person in charge moved it immediately. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee was eating and then, touching clean plates without handwashing in between. Person in charge corrected the employee , employee washed her hands immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked shell egg at the front counter cooler. Employee discarded.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature at 53 F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Operator ordered a new reach in cooler that is on the way, but in the meantime they are using just the top with products in ice bath. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at buffet area with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed gaskets still in the cleaning process . **Time Extended**
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed apples at the buffet area not protected. Operator removed apples to be washed and wrapped. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed apples are not offered at the buffet , just oranges and bananas .
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook throwing coffee inside handwashing sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed a spoon inside hand sink . Employees were coached about the issue. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/12/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at storage area. Operator placed chain. Corrected On-Site
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature at 53 F.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across cook line on top of reach in cooler.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking coffee at dishwasher area.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken container lids at reach in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at buffet area with mold like substance.
- 24-11-4:Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed utensils at the buffet area not protected. Operator placed utensils behind sneeze guard. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in cooler at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed powder sugar not identified as its common name at kitchen. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed apples at the buffet area not protected. Operator removed apples to be washed and wrapped. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handled dirty dishes at kitchen and no handwashing after.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooler in front of cook line :; ham (57F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (59F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (64F - Cold Holding); American cheese (42F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in front of cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator placed items inside garbage can. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice dispenser in soda machine soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook throwing coffee inside handwashing sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/12/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle to scoop flour. Plastic container was discarded . Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep area next to flour wraps. Cell phone was moved. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets, wristbands, wristwatches, etc.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation inside the kitchen without beard guard restrain.
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed potato cakes left outside near the prep sink . Employee moved it immediately to the reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil inside standing water ( water room temperature of 86 F) . Sous chef discarded the water . Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at different locations .
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his beard and then, touching plates and clean utensils without handwashing. Employee was advised and washed his hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 09-20-5:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee crouching jalapeños while cutting them with bare hand contact . Jalapeño peppers will be added without reheating process. Person in charge discarded all the jalapeño peppers and employee washed hands and placed gloves on . Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Additional Information
Contact Information
Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
(106 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday:4:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Restaurant
Location
View on Google MapsRestaurant Features
Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025