VIVO
5915 SW 8 ST, West Miami FL 33144 · 305-444-1515
Last inspected Sep 25, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator pay license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed associate drink water in ware wash area and begin to clean dishes with no handwash. Inspector coached associate on proper hand washing procedures before beginning new task after drinking.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water on prep table with temperature reading 60F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener, operator placed in three compartment sink for cleaning.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in bar area used for storage.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu "Masago" raw fish eggs not identified on menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at bar area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer.
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. Operator unable to provide proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink at bar area. Operator brought soap over.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted. Operator reversed items.
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 in ROP being thawed in original packaging completely sealed. Coached operator and cook on proper thawing methods for ROP fish.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs held on oven door handles.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand wash sink at bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents above stove soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets on prep tables throughout kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mussels and fish in sink not under running water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket outside of establishment
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths on cutting board, not stored in solution.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator pay license.
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.
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. Discussed and provided email form. Operator provided sign forms.
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 ceiling vents rusted throughout kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored plates at cook line not inverted. Employee placed them properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 oil container stored on the floor under dump sink, located at cook line.
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 and placed correctly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water for less than 107F. Employee removed utensils, and take them to the dishwasher area to be clean.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled, located above reach in cooler near three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of raw beef stored inside sink in a container with standing water, located at cook line. Employee removed it and placed inside reach in cooler. Discussed with the operator the proper methods for thawing.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.