Bella Vita Tapas Y Vino
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
47
Score
Bella Vita Tapas Y Vino is a Italian located at 476-478 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
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Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
18
Jul 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Violations — Jan 16, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in freezer at storage area.
23-24-4
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 4 packages of tilapia thawed inside ROP bag inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
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 spoon handle touching sugar next to coffee machine at front counter.
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer inside hot holding unit next to service window at front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezers gaskets soiled all throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to steam table at kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to back door.
42-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 packages of tilapia thawed inside ROP bag inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Assorted empanadas (126F - Hot Holding); Ham Croquettes (113F - Hot Holding) at hot holding unit at front counter. Operator increased the temperature during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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