LA VIDA MISMA RESTAURANT & BAR
8945 SW 72 PL, Miami, FL, 33156
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 6, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Complied
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (10)
- 16-21-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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**
Basic
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
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**
Basic
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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**
Basic
- 14-74-7
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.
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**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
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**
Basic
- 51-18-6
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
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**
Basic
- 29-49-6
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
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**
Basic
- 36-02-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
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**
Basic
- 22-31-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
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**
Intermediate
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.