BAKU CAFE
17080 COLLINS AVE, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160 · 9545440362
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from bread in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to blender being stored inside. Advised bartender and she removed.
Observed employee cut food on top of Handwash sink in kitchen area. Advised manager that sink can not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed establishment offering raw salmon, raw tuna, and sunny side eggs on breakfast menu. However menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
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Accumulation of black buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Observed various Foods stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Observed Employee began prepping drinks for customer after taking customer order and not first washing hands.
Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to pitcher and other items stored inside.
No soap provided at handwash sink near entrance of kitchen.
Observed establishment offering raw salmon, raw tuna,, and sunny side eggs on breakfast menu. However menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Observed cases of potatoes stored on floor in kitchen area.
Observed raw lamb stored uncovered and directly on racks in reach in cooler. Advised chef all food should be protected from potential contamination.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Observed employee touching raw salmon to plate for customer then began preparing ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Advised Chef and he instructed employee to wash hands and change gloves.
Observed raw shell eggs being stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Advised that all foods are to be maintained at proper temperature.
Observed various raw fish stored over various ready-to-eat foods in walk in freezer. Advised that all foods are to be maintained at proper temperature.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 emailed form to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In bathrooms.
Observed establishment offering raw salmon, raw tuna, caviar, and poached eggs. However menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed poster to operator to print.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw branzino bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food on floor in walk in freezer, cases of potato's on floor in kitchen area and buckets/containers of food on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 27, 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed raw pork stored in hand washing sink in prep area. Chef removed.
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 emailed form to operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed various foods stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bartender using hand washing sink as a dump sink and to rinse glasses.
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 emailed form to operator.
Observed establishment offering raw salmon, sunny side up eggs, caviar and various raw meat but menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator and he printed.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Chef moved to reach in cooler.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink due to battery.
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and reach in cooler door in disrepair. Located in front of stove.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed various pans of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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 emailed form to operator.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.
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.