La Vita E Bella
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
82
Score
La Vita E Bella has been inspected seven times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Surfside sits at 74, putting La Vita E Bella on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed person in charge lacking manager certificate. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Observed person in charge lacking manager certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of any training for all staff. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed no proof of any training for all staff. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Observed no proof of any training for all staff. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on crawling on the floor in restroom near back storage area, observed 2 live roaches crawling under coffee machine at front counter inside the kitchen area, observed 1 live roach crawling on hand wash sink at front counter inside the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall above hand wash sink in kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on coffee station counter inside kitchen, 2 live roaches crawling near register at front counter of kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on wall near fire extinguisher at entrance of kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on ceiling vent in storage room near restroom, 1 live roach crawling on the floor in front of restroom near storage room, 1 live roach crawling on floor near 3 compartment sink on cook line, 1 live roach crawling on prep table at cook line. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed person in charge lacking manager certificate. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of any training for all staff. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed no proof of any training for all staff. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on on the floor in front of restroom near dry storage area, 2 dead roaches on the floor in restroom behind garbage can. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed 4 dead roaches in hand wash sink in kitchen, 3 dead roaches on coffee station in kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
67
Mar 30, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on crawling on the floor in restroom near back storage area, observed 2 live roaches crawling under coffee machine at front counter inside the kitchen area, observed 1 live roach crawling on hand wash sink at front counter inside the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. Observed no proof of any training for all staff. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on on the floor in front of restroom near dry storage area, 2 dead roaches on the floor in restroom behind garbage can. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 packs of salmon thawing submerged in water. **Warning**
06-01-5
55
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed no proof of food employee reporting agreements. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed no proof of food manager certificates. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed no proof of employee food handlers certificates. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
64
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
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.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
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.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board on top of microwave with deep cuts.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
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**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
43
Apr 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oranges stored on floor near ice machine.
08B-38-4
86
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Vita E Bella last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Vita E Bella on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Vita E Bella?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Vita E Bella.
How does La Vita E Bella compare to other restaurants in Surfside?
La Vita E Bella most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Surfside average of 74.
Has La Vita E Bella's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Vita E Bella have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Vita E Bella means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Vita E Bella inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Vita E Bella is inspected around two times per year on average.
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