MI BELLA GUATEMALA
243-245 NE 8 ST, Homestead FL 33030 · 786-205-3705
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live insects flying in bar area. Observed 15 live flies in kitchen; resting on dry dish racks and sheet trays above dish machine and prep table.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food shelves.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack above prep table outside of walk in.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cook chicken, rice, macaroni, black beans at walk in cooler. not properly date marked.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at shelves above the three compartment sink.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at walk in cooler door torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and proceeded to pack white rice. No handwash.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on and proceeded to touch clean utensils.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken legs (89F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per cook since the night prior to the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni salad (79F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per cook for less than an hour. Observed raw chicken legs (89F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per cook since the night prior to the inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certificate for Elodia Ramirez expired since 11-16-25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food shelves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack above prep table outside of walk in.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cook chicken, rice, macaroni, black beans at walk in cooler. not properly date marked.
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 1 pack of snapper with bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at shelves above the three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at walk in cooler door torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bin of flour not identified by common name. Cook labeled product.
Oct 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food shelves. Observed knife rack soiled.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack above prep table outside of walk in.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty air vents.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and bar.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Oct 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Motrin stored on rack above prep table next to dish machine.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live insects flying in bar area. Observed 15 live flies in kitchen; resting on dry dish racks and sheet trays above dish machine and prep table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food shelves. Observed knife rack soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handsink; operator replaced during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack above prep table outside of walk in.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty air vents.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at triple sink.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and bar.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop sink; not in use.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Employee provided paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used as scoop inside the sauce. Employee removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer not covered.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine was 0 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked beans. Employee placed eggs at the bottom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with rice and beans cooked over 24 hrs not date marked.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 all foods inside the walk in cooler were not date marked. Employee date marked all the foods.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food stored inside a broken container. Employee placed food in another container.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic food container stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Employee placed food at least 6 inches off the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the sugar. Employee removed it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a sugar container not identified. Employee labeled the sugar container.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef bones stored inside supermarket bags. Employee removed the bag.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink located at the front counter. Employee provided paper towels.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a beef soup inside the walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the rice. Employee removed it.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Also observed plastic oil container stored on the storage at the back. Employee removed food.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop touching the flour. Employee stored scoop handle above the flour.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and also reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed different food inside the walk in cooler not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef was stored inside a sink to defrost. Employee was coached how thawed meat properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Operator removed it.
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.