BE BAKERY
2745 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305.422.9770
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon at 62 F left at ambient temperature for approximately 30 minutes as per employee. Employee stored it inside the freezer to lower the temperature immediately.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023048111 | Jun 26, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product in spray bottle ( glass cleaner ) with no label. Person in charge labeled the product immediately.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates and plastic cups stored by the front hand sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed. Employee beverage ( coffee) on prep table. Employee discarded it.
Food stored on floor. Observed oatmeal bag on the kitchen floor.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.observed paper towel under cutting board.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee was washing his hands with cold water. Employee rewashed his hands correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils left inside hand sink at the front counter. Person in charge moved them to the back.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Procedure was sent to the manager and manager printed it and started filling it out. Observed empanadas and sandwiches in display marked with 4 hrs.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed all female employees wearing ( Pandora bracelet)
Food stored on floor. Observed apples and potatoes inside a cardboard box on the kitchen floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above heavy cream inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted them immediately.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food containers with food contact surface up. Employee inverted it.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed some forks with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Employee placed it under cold running water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Employee marked the empanadas and the ham / cheese croissant immediately. As per employee empanadas from 12:30 pm and ham and cheese from 11:30 am, all less than 4 hrs.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing jewelries when handling food.
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 topping products. Employee fixed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water. Employee discarded the water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw eggs and continue working with food without washing her hands. Employee was coached and washed her hands after it.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no color chart for chlorine test kit.
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 employee Monica Zurita working at the establishment for more than 60 days without employee certificate training.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed at time of inspection incomplete certification
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cup with no handle used to dispense granola. Ownership removed cup.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groove cutting board on cook line.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored. Observed dipper well with no running water to flush food particles away. Scoop with gelato residue on it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket not hung to dry properly. Manager removed mop from bucket and hung properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on back prep table no in sanitizer. Manager placed in sanitizer bucket immediately.
Apr 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon at 62 F left at ambient temperature for approximately 30 minutes as per employee. Employee stored it inside the freezer to lower the temperature immediately.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired test kits ( chlorine and quart ) since 2021.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elisa Cruz working since 9/2023.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to drop coffee leftover.
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 certified manager present at the time of the inspection. Observed 6 employees present.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Observed missing employee agreements for 3 employees ( Magdalena, Maria Bartolini, Maria Orozco). Employees signed the documents.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical inside spray bottle ( as per owner, sanitizer solution). Bottle was labeled.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located in front of the prep sink in the kitchen)
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. Equipment located in front of the fruit processor and in the kitchen area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed chia pudding,and fruit salad at the display for customer self service.Owner decided to marked the shelving as sample.
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.