BAR BELLA
Health inspection records show BAR BELLA in SOUTH MIAMI has 3 inspections with a food safety rating of 1.0/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 3 reports on file
5829 SW 73 ST, SOUTH MIAMI 33143
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/20/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 13604630
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 6 basic
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handsinks at both bars missing signs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers on dry rack next to ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar and throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attachment; no breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no food or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both bars handsinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans submitted or approved at time of licensing, changes have been made to new restaurant. Observed old take out area with coolers moved to opposite side, pizza oven and prep table added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed no plans submitted or approved at time of callback, changes have been made to new restaurant. Observed old take out area with coolers moved to opposite side, pizza oven and prep table added. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed no plans submitted, canceling the license. **Time Extended**
12/30/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13556640
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 3 int, 12 basic
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket attachment reach in across cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handsinks at both bars missing signs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers on dry rack next to ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink on shelf on bar walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in at back bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar and throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored above cooked tomato sauce. Operator moved to proper location. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attachment; no breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no food or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both bars handsinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans submitted or approved at time of licensing, changes have been made to new restaurant. Observed old take out area with coolers moved to opposite side, pizza oven and prep table added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed no plans submitted or approved at time of callback, changes have been made to new restaurant. Observed old take out area with coolers moved to opposite side, pizza oven and prep table added. Admin Complaint
10/22/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 13527082
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 3 int, 12 basic
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured at bar. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket attachment reach in across cook line. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at mop sink. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handsinks at both bars missing signs. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers on dry rack next to ice machine. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink on shelf on bar walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in at back bar. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar cooler. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar and throughout kitchen. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored above cooked tomato sauce. Operator moved to proper location. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attachment; no breaker. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no food or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both bars handsinks. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans submitted or approved at time of licensing, changes have been made to new restaurant. Observed old take out area with coolers moved to opposite side, pizza oven and prep table added. Warning