Dulce Vida Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
39
Score
Dulce Vida Mexican Restaurant, located at 642 6 St in Miami Beach, FL, had a high-risk inspection on March 2, 2026, with a score of 39. This inspection identified 4 critical, 1 major, and 5 minor violations, including issues with food storage on the floor and the use of wet wiping cloths. The restaurant has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections over 11 scored events.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cheese stored inside thank you bag inside RIC at prep area.
14-31-5
High Priority - 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.
12A-10-4
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license since 10-01-2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS by back exit door blocked by pots. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - 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.
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case with onions and other vegetables on floor by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed several single service case stored on floor at dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - 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.
06-01-5
39
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - 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.
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS by back exit door blocked by pots.
31A-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor by end of cook line.
08B-38-4
45
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
90
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - 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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Shrimp not cover at reach in cooler by kitchen.
08B-12-5
Basic - 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.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
70
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from October 1, 2023 behind front desk. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen area. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles stored on dr6 storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from October 1, 2023 behind front desk. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
13-07-4
70
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to mop sink. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry located next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at beverage cooler behind front counter used to store horchata.
05-09-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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.
08B-49-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2023, located behind front counter next to handwash sink.
50-09-4
64
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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