BAYLEAF
2005 NW 97TH AVE, Doral FL 33172
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two food handling employees Jorge Suarez, Mileinis Pineda working over 60 days and not food handling certificate.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table reach-in cooler station.
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over corn tortillas at walk-in cooler, staff relocated the eggs to bottom shelf, also provided educational material in food storage according to cooking temperatures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler unit, as per person in charge for less than 4 hours, staff moved product to walking cooler for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed apron stored inside handwashing sink, staff removed the apron.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chlorine sanitizer 3 compartment sink and not test kit available.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two food handling employees Jorge Suarez, Mileinis Pineda working over 60 days and not food handling certificate.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table reach-in cooler station.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of bread stored on the floor at walk-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door handle.
Single-service articles improperly stored. O ices of single serving containers stored on the floor at walk-in cooler.
Sep 10, 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Common area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Common area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Common area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Common area.
May 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches inside empty reach in cooler. The entire place doesn't have any food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC missing handle. Observed RIC gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease behind RIC.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed debris inside reach in coolers.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Nov 28, 2023Warning 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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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine bottle stored above reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw egg shells (63 F - Cold Holding); soft cheese (62 F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheese (61 F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (61 F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw egg shells (63 F - Cold Holding); soft cheese (62 F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheese (61 F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (61 F - Cold Holding).
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed debris around dumpster area.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong odor around the dumpster area.
Open dumpster lid.
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.