BAKALO
959 W AVE STE 3, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 202-469-1766
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
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JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 owner with cleanup procedures via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoons stored inside cook line HWS.
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.
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.
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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 chicken salad not date marked, as per owner from 24 hours prior.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers on floor at storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 lentils at cook line no date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours prior.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Greek ceviche on the menu. As per the chef the fish is served raw. The owner put an asterisk next to the item on the menus.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of salt. The chef removed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container of cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen. The chef put it on a shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles and large plastic containers not labeled throughout the kitchen. The chef labeled the containers.
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Greek ceviche and sea bass carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager the items are severed raw.
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the front counter dish machine at 0.00ppms. The manager told the bartender to use the dish machine in the kitchen.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the prep cook come from the outside and out on gloves without washing her hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in the upright cooler across from the mop sink. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Greek ceviche and sea bass carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager the items are severed raw.
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. Obtained the following employees who have been employed for more than 60 days working; Chris,and Irma.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a cutting at the cook line. The manager discarded the water bottle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 87° F. The chef poured out the water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. The manager put up a sign.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mop.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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 owner with cleanup procedures via email.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand washing sink removed from an area that was used in the past for food preparation by the previous establishment. Area is being used for storage and no food preparation is being done there now.
Ceiling tile missing at storage area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at storage area.
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.