BULLA GASTROBAR
8870 SW 136 STREET RR01, Miami FL 33176
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · 9 visits since November 2023
APR 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately four flies in the bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022018355 | Jan 21, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | $600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over washed tomatoes inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken stock (118F - Hot Holding); rice (120F - Hot Holding) at portable steam table at cook line, as per operator products have been there for less than 3 hours.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator added water for final concentration Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) at cook line. Operator remade bucket for final concentration Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted at ice machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Operator properly placed tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 89F at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled in kitchen prep area.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over arugula in standing reach in cooler at cook line.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on one side.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to ice machine. Operator placed paper towels.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled at front line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty at dish area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted at ice machine. Operator properly placed bucket.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of cutting board. Operator removed phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers stacked on top of each other while still wet in dish area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of condensed milk stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 74F, operator removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain at hand sink next to ice machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table in back area.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon wrapped dates stored over flan on rack inside beer walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef patties stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside grill drawers.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato chips (80F - Hot Holding) inside hox box near cook line. As per operator was made less than 2 hours ago. Operator raised temperature of hot box.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in dish area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish thawing inside reduced oxygen packages at prep sink in kitchen. Advised operator to cut open bags while thawing. Operator cut bags open.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator cleaned up water.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of eggs and heavy cream stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 110F near cook line. Operator removed water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in back prep kitchen area and at bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp and clams thawing at room temperature. Operator placed products inside reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled under prep table in back kitchen area.
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. Observed no baffles in middle of dishwasher.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and flour not labeled at preparation area.
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Smoked Salmon (64F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per chef, product was being thawed under running water for approximately ten minutes. Chef took product to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Observed in cooler drawers at cook line under meat grill; Cooked Octopus (56F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef Patty (52F - Cold Holding); Raw Cut Pork (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Marinated Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Salmon (54F - Cold Holding). As per chef products in drawers were there approximately an hour and a half prior. Advised chef to place bags of ice on top of product. Observed in coolers at Prep Area: Raw Sliced Beef (57F - Cold Holding). As per chef, product was there for approximately one hour prior. Manager took product to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenWarning**
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Pork (105F - Hot Holding); Potato Foam (102F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per chef, products had been there approximately an hour. Chef added hot water to surrounding container.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable dicer soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher stored in hand sink at prep area. Manager removed item.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan with no date marking. Chef stated product was made four days prior.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish washer soiled.
Cooked, whole-muscle, intact beef steak not reaching 145 degrees Fahrenheit on the top and bottom surface. Observed at grill station Steak (Surface Temperature 135F - Cooking). Chef placed steak back to grill; final surface temperature 160F.
Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. Observed no baffles in middle of dishwasher.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near ice machine at kitchen as well as near dump sink at bar.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler drawers at grill line. Manager plugged unit in.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of frozen shrimp and clams thawing in prep sink. Chef moved products to walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and flour not labeled at preparation area.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of Italian peel tomatoes. Operator discarded it.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork belly over green beans stored inside the reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Employee removed item and placed it correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sofrito sauce (54F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (53F -cold holding)stored in the flip top cold holding unit located at cooking line. As per operator prepared 4 hours before the inspection. Operator discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sofrito sauce (54F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (53F -cold holding)stored in the flip top cold holding unit located at cooking line. As per operator prepared 4 hours before the inspection. Operator discarded items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located near the ice machine.
Observed Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at front counter, and prep area.
Observed reach in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout back kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area.
Nov 2, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter without service date located next ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout back kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice cream reach freezer door in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area.
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately four flies in the bar area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored near warmer located at cook line.
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. Discussed with operator and provided email agreement.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled sliced machine blade.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For all employees and Discussed and emailed and provided form.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter without service date located next ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout back kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored at dry storage shelves located at back area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice cream reach freezer door in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven interior located at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at prep area. Observed soiled walk in cooler fans guard.
Stored food not covered. Observed vanilla ice cream no covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several Plastic bottles with oil at cook line.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.