BAR BELLA

Name: BAR BELLA
Address: 5829 SW 73 ST, SOUTH MIAMI, FL, 33143, US
Rating: 80

5829 SW 73 ST, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143

License #2335158

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80 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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BAR BELLA in SOUTH MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 3 critical, 8 major, 15 minor.

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[11-27-4] 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. Observed no food or kit; inspector provided via email.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attachment; no breaker.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar and throughout kitchen.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both bars handsinks.

Warning Issued
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored above cooked tomato sauce. Operator moved to proper location.
[11-27-4] 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. Observed no food or kit; inspector provided via email.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in at back bar.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar cooler.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both bars handsinks.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink on shelf on bar walk in cooler.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans submitted or approved at time of licensing, changes have been made to new restaurant. Observed old take out area with coolers moved to opposite side, pizza oven and prep table added.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar and throughout kitchen.

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