South Miami, Miami-Dade County

BAR BELLA

5829 SW 73 ST, South Miami, FL 33143

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Feb 20, 2026
City
South Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
3

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 20, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

29-42-4

Detail 24386519

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attachment; no breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 24386525

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no food or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 24386521

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both bars handsinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 24386520

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed no plans submitted or approved at time of callback, changes have been made to new restaurant. Observed old take out area with coolers moved to opposite side, pizza oven and prep table added. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed no plans submitted, canceling the license. Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 24386523

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 24386517

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 2025-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24386526

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handsinks at both bars missing signs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 24386524

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers on dry rack next to ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 24386522

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar and throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24386518

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Time Extended

Dec 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 24275336

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

29-42-4

Detail 24275333

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attachment; no breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 24275347

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no food or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 24275335

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both bars handsinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 24275344

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed no plans submitted or approved at time of callback, changes have been made to new restaurant. Observed old take out area with coolers moved to opposite side, pizza oven and prep table added. Admin Complaint

16-21-4

Detail 24275342

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 24275348

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24275339

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket attachment reach in across cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 24275340

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 24275337

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 2025-12-30: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24275341

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handsinks at both bars missing signs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 24275338

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers on dry rack next to ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

12B-13-4

Detail 24275343

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 24275346

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in at back bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24275345

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 24275349

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar and throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24275334

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

Oct 22, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 24137764

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-42-4

Detail 24137761

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attachment; no breaker. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24137755

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. Observed no food or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24137758

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both bars handsinks. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24137762

Intermediate - 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. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24137766

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24137763

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured at bar. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24137765

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket attachment reach in across cook line. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24137768

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at mop sink. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 24137756

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24137759

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handsinks at both bars missing signs. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24137767

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers on dry rack next to ice machine. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 24137757

Basic - 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. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24137754

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in at back bar. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24137769

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar cooler. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 24137760

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar and throughout kitchen. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24137770

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers. Warning