La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
58
Score
La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 14 violations compared to roughly 20 violations earlier on.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar's latest score of 58 falls below the Miami average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile bulging at kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in next to service window not working. As per operator; used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Observed cooler across stove with ambient temp of 49F. The following TCS foods stored inside less than 4 hours: heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (52F); Maduros (54F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not on site. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
58
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored above clean equipment dishes. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler across stove with ambient temp of 49F. The following TCS foods stored inside less than 4 hours: heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (52F); Maduros (54F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed both dishwasher machines in kitchen and bar with 0 ppm; chlorine sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile bulging at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in next to service window not working. As per operator; used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Observed cooler across stove with ambient temp of 49F. The following TCS foods stored inside less than 4 hours: heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (52F); Maduros (54F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice on floor in front of steam table. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not on site. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers across cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on container on dry dish rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream with no cover in chest freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
25
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled. Observed soiled shelves where dry food and dish racks are. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none at hand isn't in kitchen; operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave handles and oven doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across fryers with ambient temperature if 53F. The following TCS foods stored inside: Across fryer: mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (46F - Cooling); butter (48F - Cold Holding); onion cooked (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food items have been there less than 4 hours and technician was already called in. Items were placed on ice. Observed reach in across stove with ambient temperature of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: Across stove: raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); fries (46F - Cold Holding). Operator already has technician coming and items are placed on ice. Observed under grill reach in cooler with 48F ambient temperature. The following TCS foods stored inside: steak filets (45F - Cold Holding); chicken raw (45F - Cold Holding) . Operator has technician coming and food was brought to colder cooler. Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: As per operator; technician is coming to check on coolers, Walk in cooler is on,y one in use until reach ins at cook line are fixed. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
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 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled at cook line, observed soiled top under grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler; soiled shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed through out establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour containers with no label; under oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
47
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed personal water bottle stored inside ice bin in kitchen; used for beverages. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label that exceeds 30 calendar days from packaging to consumption. Observed raw frozen chicken in walk in freezer with date mark of 04/29; 6 packages. Operator told chef to toss. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-08-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed personal water bottle stored inside ice bin in kitchen; used for beverages. **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. As per operator, only using triple sink as the sanitizer is being delivered today. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across fryers with ambient temperature if 53F. The following TCS foods stored inside: Across fryer: mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (46F - Cooling); butter (48F - Cold Holding); onion cooked (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food items have been there less than 4 hours and technician was already called in. Items were placed on ice. Observed reach in across stove with ambient temperature of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: Across stove: raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); fries (46F - Cold Holding). The following TCS foods stored inside: steak filets (45F - Cold Holding); chicken raw (45F - Cold Holding) . Operator has technician coming and food was brought to colder cooler. Operator already has technician coming and items are placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw frozen chicken in walk in freezer with date mark of 04/29; 6 packages. Operator told chef to toss. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled. Observed soiled shelves where dry food and dish racks are. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none at hand isn't in kitchen; operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour containers with no label; under oven. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave handles and oven doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secure at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across fryers with ambient temperature if 53F. The following TCS foods stored inside: Across fryer: mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (46F - Cooling); butter (48F - Cold Holding); onion cooked (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food items have been there less than 4 hours and technician was already called in. Items were placed on ice. Observed reach in across stove with ambient temperature of 48F. The following TCS foods stored inside: Across stove: raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); fries (46F - Cold Holding). Operator already has technician coming and items are placed on ice. Observed under grill reach in cooler with 48F ambient temperature. The following TCS foods stored inside: steak filets (45F - Cold Holding); chicken raw (45F - Cold Holding) . Operator has technician coming and food was brought to colder cooler. Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cabs of clam juice on floor under dry food rack. Observed box of limes on floor of bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar; operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on grill handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not on site. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled at cook line, observed soiled top under grill. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler; soiled shelves. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler across cook line, observed in reach in at bar. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed through out establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
14
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: At time of callback inspection observed sealed reduced oxygen packages of thawed calamari (dated 5/14/25) in walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03G-04-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. At time of callback inspection observed sealed reduced oxygen packages of thawed calamari in walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: At time of callback inspection observed training for Jose Jimenez still expired. As per operator Herli Acuna Jose Jimenez id still currently employed. **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: At time of callback inspection still observed under portion of slicer soiled. . **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink to fill water pitcher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: At time of callback inspection still observed pitcher stored inside hand sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: At time of callback inspection still observed no paper towels available a5 hand sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: At time of callback inspection still observed reduced oxygen packages of chicken, beef and pork at cook line reach in cooler as well as in the walk in cooler. Items are date and time marked but held longer than 48 hours (dated 5/14/25) without an approved HAACP. **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front line prep area of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer at front line of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed on floor at entrance of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: At time of callback inspection still observed at entrance of kitchen floor. **Time Extended**
10-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: At time of callback inspection still observed containers of chicken and beef on floor of walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwave door handle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at kitchen ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
29
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
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**
03G-04-5
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**
01B-13-4
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**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink to fill water pitcher. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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**
03G-50-1
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**
53B-14-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed stored under oven at cook line. **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at kitchen ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwave door handle. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area. **Warning**
51-11-4
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**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed on floor at entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer at front line of kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on stove handle. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front line prep area of kitchen. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves. **Warning**
22-08-4
21
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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**
03G-05-5
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**
08A-20-5
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**
12A-09-4
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**
03A-02-5
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**
41-18-4
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**
53A-03-7
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**
11-26-1
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-54-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at preparation area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan vent at walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5
32
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with soap stored at preparation table bar area. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (68 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawer cook line. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the raw beef to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon inside of vacuum packaged bearing the label at reach in cooler. Temperature 47°F. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw beef stored over raw fish at walk-in freezer. Operator was informed the correct order to store products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-17-6
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 calamari packaged in ROP not bearing a label .
03G-05-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in drawer reach in cooler unit at 226°F. **Warning**
05-05-4
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. Form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment is packaging raw chicken, raw beef, calamari, cooked octopus, cooked quinoa and cooked ground beef in reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
03G-43-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container inside of the hand wash sink preparation area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation area and bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area and bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed onion soup, chicken broth and risotto not properly date marked at walk in cooler, as per operator were made it three days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water at hand wash sink shut down. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service container with no handle inside of salt container. The single service container was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled at kitchen area. **Warning**
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 salmon inside of vacuum packaged bearing the label at reach in cooler. Temperature 47°F. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Observed spoon for desserts not properly protected at front counter. **Warning**
24-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining water in hand wash sink preparation area. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bar area. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet hand wash sink and from pipe under hand wash sink at preparation area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping on preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sugar and flour not identified by common names under oven. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
11
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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. **Warning**
03G-05-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook go for a package of shrimps to the freezer, open the bag, and return to cut mushrooms without changing glove. Chef was advised, he cleaned his hands and changed the gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the kitchen reach in cooler shrimp (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator shrimps will be discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cut lettuce in the reach in cooler by the stove contaminated by plastic containers stored over it. Operator discarded the lettuce. Containers were removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator the consumer advisory **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed vacuum packaged food is missing the date and time of production. Per operator they use the vacuum packaged food in less than 48 hours. **Warning**
03G-06-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus and beef thawed at room temperature. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on the floor near the triple sink. Observed a box of lemons stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting boards grooved **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean aluminum containers not inverted or protected. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
23
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed mashed potatoes (101F - Cooling) per operator less than two hours. Operator will reheat the mashed potatoes and restart the cooling process. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Observed food in the process of being cooked **Time Extended**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar area and kitchen hand wash sink . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Observed no paper towels at the bar area and kitchen hand wash sink . **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gasket of the center reach in cooler soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Observed the gasket of the center reach in cooler soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar.
How does La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar have averaged around 14 violations per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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