DULCE VIDA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
642 6 ST, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
APR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license since 10-01-2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026024531 | Mar 2, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $200 |
| 1--2019030714 | May 6, 2019 | Jul 26, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cheese stored inside thank you bag inside RIC at prep area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license since 10-01-2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (52F - Cold Holding) at RIC cook line at ambient temperature, as per cook for approximately 30 minutes prior.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS by back exit door blocked by pots.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment license as non seating, and during inspection observed 8 seats.
Food stored on floor. Observed case with onions and other vegetables on floor by cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed several single service case stored on floor at dry storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs and raw pork thawing at ambient temperature inside 3 compartment sink, coached cook on correct procedures.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (52F - Cold Holding) as per operator had outside for approximately 1 hour.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced steak (78F - Hot Holding) next to steam table, as per operator for less than 1 hour prior. Advised operator to reheat product.
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. Provided to operator via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS by back exit door blocked by pots.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor by end of cook line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp at reach in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, manager placed label.
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection no employee food handler certificates provided for Candida Vernal and Jose Punay.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yellow rice and red beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler by kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cans of soda not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor behind register. Observed Boxes with avocados not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by 3 compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed Shrimp not cover at reach in cooler by kitchen.
Aug 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from October 1, 2023 behind front desk.
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Nelly Olivares certificate from Lear2Serve expired on 04/23/24.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen area. Manager provided soap.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from October 1, 2023 behind front desk.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet while doing food preparation at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles stored on dr6 storage floor.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Printed and provided to Manager at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink located next to mop sink. Manager provided soap.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2023, located behind front counter next to handwash sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food/take-out containers belonging to employee, stored in reach in cooler, above containers of cooked pork and raw beef, located at kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles stored on kitchen floor. Observed plastic box containers of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed all items from kitchen floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at beverage cooler behind front counter used to store horchata.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry located next to mop sink.
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.