La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami
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8945 Sw 72 Pl, Miami, FL 33156La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami has accumulated 198 violations across 15 inspections dating back to at least 2024, averaging 13.2 violations per inspection — more than 2.5 times the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been persistent and systemic: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, chemical storage violations in 7 inspections, food contact surface violations in 6 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in 5 inspections. The facility has been subject to two disciplinary actions totaling $860 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 6, 2026 documented 21 violations and resulted in a call-back compliance order, following a January 5, 2026 inspection that cited 33 violations (including 3 high-priority findings) and triggered an administrative complaint recommendation. This pattern of repeated high-priority violations, frequent formal escalations ("Warning Issued," "Administrative complaint recommended"), and extremely high violation density indicates systemic management failures in food safety compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $860.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025043499 | $700.00 | May 19, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 1--2024039356 | $160.00 | Mar 19, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections51 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections42 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami last inspected?
- La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami had?
- La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami find?
- La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami was most recently inspected on January 6, 2026 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $860.00 in fines.
- How much has La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami been fined?
- La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami has been fined a total of $860.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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