LA VITA E BELLA
Health inspection records show LA VITA E BELLA in SURFSIDE has 2 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
9485 Harding Avenue
Florida, 33154
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10889463
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged snapper no longer frozen and not removed from original packaging.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board on top of microwave with deep cuts.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 11 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor near hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee placed oil off of ground. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged snapper no longer frozen and not removed from original packaging.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 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.
- 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.
Inspection Date: 4/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10762171
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oranges stored on floor near ice machine.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in restrooms.