BULLA GASTROBAR
2500 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Florida, 33134
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handles inside sugar container at preparation area. Bowl was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing watch at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal pans and pots on shelve near entrance to preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of lemons on floor near ice machine. Box was removed off floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in flour. Employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler under slicer at preparation area. Thermometer was placed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster at bar soiled with mold like substance.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups and carry out containers stored on floor near back exit door.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink splitter with no vacuum breaker.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet and watch while doing food preparation at the food preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing watch at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at shelf near with ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed on metal pans and pots on shelve near entrance to preparation area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet and watch while doing food preparation at the food preparation area. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at shelf near with ware washing area. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler handle from cook line. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on floor next to walk in cooler. Chef product from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in flour. Employee moved scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked meatballs (49F - Cooling). As per chef, cooked the day before. Observed raw beef (44F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per chef, prepared the day before. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of chickpeas at dry storage area at second floor. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed bar cup washing machine with a chlorine 0 ppm concentration. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked meatballs (49F - Cooling). As per chef, cooked the day before. Observed raw beef (44F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per chef, prepared the day before. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (77F - Cold Holding) at preparation area and Spanish tortilla (76F - Cold Holding). As per chef, less than 4 hours. Products was placed in reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located at upstairs dry storage, behind walk in cooler used to store alcoholic beverages. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Observed carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located at upstairs dry storage, behind walk in cooler used to store alcoholic beverages. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located near stairway leading upstairs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located near stairway leading upstairs. **Time Extended**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm located at kitchen dish machine, dish machine used for glassware and bar dish machine. Establishment has a three compartment sink setup using quaternary sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm at bar dish machine. Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kids booster chairs blocking handwash sink located at coffee/beverage station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Observed kids booster chairs blocking handwash sink located at coffee/beverage station **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located at upstairs dry storage, behind walk in cooler used to store alcoholic beverages. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom used by food employees, at kitchen area. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located near stairway leading upstairs. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at 70F, located on kitchen prep counter. Observed tongs in standing water at 86F located at cookline area. Chef discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket exceeding 500ppm. Diluted quaternary sanitizer with water, tested again at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm located at kitchen dish machine, dish machine used for glassware and bar dish machine. Establishment has a three compartment sink setup using quaternary sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer exceeding 500ppm at kitchen triple sink. Advised to Manager to dilute quaternary sanitizer with water. Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding at ambient room temperature) located near front kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Chef placed raw shelled eggs on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kids booster chairs blocking handwash sink located at coffee/beverage station. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided for quaternary sanitizer used at triple sink. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at bar area. Warning
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters not date marked when last serviced located on wall next to kitchen ice machine. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small aluminum container with no handle left inside a container of rice, stored in rice warmer/cooker. Chef removed aluminum container stored in rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on floor next to fryer station. Manager removed oil containers and placed on storage shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scooping utensil stored in a container of sugar. Chef placed handle in an upright position. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 66F located on top of reach in freezer used to store ice cream. Chef removed the utensils stored in standing water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to plastic food containers after cleaning located on shelving above three compartment sink at kitchen areas. Dishwasher removed old label from container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at dessert prep station. Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth solution at 500ppm, exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, stored under kitchen prep counter. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil and saffron stored near top counter steamtable, not labeled. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm at dish machine located at kitchen area. Establishment has a three compartment sink using quaternary sanitizer, setup at time of inspection. Advised to Manager to manual sanitize utensils/dishware/kitchen equipment at three compartment sink until dish machine is sanitizing properly. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and whole tomatoes stored in the same container located at reach in cooler drawer, across from cookline. Chef discarded all tomatoes. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); pickled onions (46F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of prep cooler due to double panning of food containers, less than 4 hours. Chef removed second pan and stored food containers directly into cooler unit. Observed raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); caramelized onions (49F - Cold Holding); lemon ricotta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (46F - Cold Holding); diced tuna (45F - Cold Holding); diced swai (42F - Cold Holding) all located at top portion of reach in cooler unit in front of grill at kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Advised to submerge food containers in ice for rapid cooling. Observed raw beef burgers (51F - Cold Holding); marinated beef (58F - Cold Holding) located at reach in cooler drawers under kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Advised to submerge food containers in ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 500pm located at three compartment sink. Manager began to dilute sanitizer solution with water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen items and bar towels stored in handwash sink behind bar. Manager removed items stored in handwash sink Observed kids booster chairs blocking handwash sink located at coffee/beverage station. Manager removed booster chairs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at coffee/beverage station. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwash sink labeled handwash sink located behind bar counter, unable to take a temperature. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).