LA VIDA MISMA RESTAURANT & BAR
8945 SW 72 PL
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
11
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at kitchen ice machine. **Warning**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwave door handle. **Warning**
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at bar area box of limes stored on floor. Observed at kitchen dry storage area, bag of bread crumbs stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler and freezer containers of raw chicken and beef stored in floor. **Warning**
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed on floor at entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer at front line of kitchen. **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on stove handle. **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front line prep area of kitchen. **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves. **Warning**
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed stored under oven at cook line. **Warning**
- 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed packages of calamari vacuum sealed at cook line reach in coolers, not all packages open. **Warning**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed packages of calamari vacuum sealed at cook line reach in coolers, not all packages open. **Warning**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired for Herli Acuna expired 2/20/2023, Prometric. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink to fill water pitcher. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed no approved HAACP plan or process available for ROP of fish, meats and poultry heard more than 48 hours. Items are date and time marked but held longer than 48 hours with an approved HAACP. **Warning**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for Jose Jimenez 1/2025. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 20 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan vent at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
- 03G-54-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: At time of callback inspection observed operator still awaiting update from OPQ. **Time Extended**
- 41-18-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: At time of callback inspection observed three compartment sink not set up. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed new employee no proof of food employee reporting agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan vent at walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at preparation area. **Warning**
- 03G-54-1:Basic - 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**
- 03G-05-5:High 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-20-5:High 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-09-4:High 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-02-5:High 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**
- 41-18-4:High 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**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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**
- 11-26-1: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. Observed new employee no proof of food employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).