Bulla Gastrobar
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Bulla Gastrobar 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “working containers of food removed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) at cook line. Operator remade bucket for final concentration Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over washed tomatoes inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken stock (118F - Hot Holding); rice (120F - Hot Holding) at portable steam table at cook line, as per operator products have been there for less than 3 hours.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator added water for final concentration Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted at ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Operator properly placed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 89F at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled in kitchen prep area.
02D-01-5
43
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over arugula in standing reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on one side.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to ice machine. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled at front line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty at dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted at ice machine. Operator properly placed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of cutting board. Operator removed phone.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers stacked on top of each other while still wet in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of condensed milk stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 74F, operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain at hand sink next to ice machine.
29-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table in back area.
21-12-4
39
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
43
Jul 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. Observed no baffles in middle of dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Observed baffled missing in middle of dishwasher. **Time Extended**
16-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and flour not labeled at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
82
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of Italian peel tomatoes. Operator discarded it.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork belly over green beans stored inside the reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Employee removed item and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sofrito sauce (54F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (53F -cold holding)stored in the flip top cold holding unit located at cooking line. As per operator prepared 4 hours before the inspection. Operator discarded items.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sofrito sauce (54F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (53F -cold holding)stored in the flip top cold holding unit located at cooking line. As per operator prepared 4 hours before the inspection. Operator discarded items.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at the bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located near the ice machine.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at front counter, and prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Observed reach in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.
22-16-4
39
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout back kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout back kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout back kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar **Time Extended**
29-17-4
82
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter without service date located next ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter without service date located next ice machine. **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout back kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout back kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice cream reach freezer door in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice cream reach freezer door in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area. **Time Extended**
29-17-4
70
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored near warmer located at cook line.
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately four flies in the bar area.
35A-02-6
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. Discussed with operator and provided email agreement.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled sliced machine blade.
22-02-4
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. For all employees and Discussed and emailed and provided form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter without service date located next ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout back kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored at dry storage shelves located at back area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice cream reach freezer door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven interior located at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at prep area. Observed soiled walk in cooler fans guard.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed vanilla ice cream no covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher.
36-27-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area.
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several Plastic bottles with oil at cook line.
02D-01-5
25
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sodas nozzles with mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container inside of the bar hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit. chef found test kit **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel inside of the bar hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl container inside of the cooked rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/cooler and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in cooler located in the kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket on prep cooler with heavy soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old labels on clean containers. Chef took old label out from container. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach in cooler with heavy soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour container no labeled. Chef labeled sugar, flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bulla Gastrobar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bulla Gastrobar on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bulla Gastrobar?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bulla Gastrobar.
How does Bulla Gastrobar compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bulla Gastrobar most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bulla Gastrobar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bulla Gastrobar have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bulla Gastrobar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bulla Gastrobar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bulla Gastrobar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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