BAR BELLA
5829 SW 73 ST, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
License #2335158
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →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 27 total violations — 4 critical, 7 major, 16 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 20, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 3 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Call Back - Complied
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers.
- [36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar and throughout kitchen.
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers on dry rack next to ice machine.
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attachment; no breaker.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both bars handsinks.
- [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.
- [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.
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