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BOB THE BAKER

4518 NW 183 ST, Miami Gardens FL 33055 · 786-797-4542

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2333043
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8+ live roaches in between broken wall located underneath of hand wash sink located in the kitchen next to the cook line.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2025077896Oct 23, 2025Apr 16, 2026$400
1--2018008577Feb 13, 2018Mar 21, 2018$400
1--2015041170Aug 21, 2015Nov 13, 2015$360

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (112F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding), for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled. Operator cleaned it during inspection.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water, cases empanadas in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 24, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings over raw pork and raw beef, walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8+ live roaches in between broken wall located underneath of hand wash sink located in the kitchen next to the cook line.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (106F - Hot Holding) on kitchen shelves. Steam table salmon (103F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (114F - Hot Holding) For less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle with no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots underneath of preparation table, kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on between wall and kitchen shelves, one dead roach in between hood and wall in kitchen area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees washing dishes with not sanitizer solution. Operator properly set up the 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 100 ppm.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooked line.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice and peeled onions on kitchen floor, operator properly stored it. Observed cooked beans, soup on walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. By the walk in cooler and walk in freezer, underneath of hand sink, (kitchen area).
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed beans (42F - Cold Holding); soup (41F - Cold Holding); Poultry (41F - Cold Holding); no cover in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 plan was made from more than 24 hours as per operator with no date marked. Operator properly marked it,
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (106F - Hot Holding, for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator increased equipment temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the cook line, soap was replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Food stored on floor. Observed box of orange, rice bag on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen and front line behind the orange machine.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container located at the front line.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans 60/58 ( - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator. Operator discarded it.
High priority/03D-02-5/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans 60/58 ( - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator. Operator discarded it.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (109F - Hot Holding); beans (110F - Hot Holding)inside hot holding box, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed in steam table.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at the front line.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed three compartment sink soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink faucet in disrepair located in front of walk in cooler.
Basic/29-08-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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/ Mabel Soriano date 3/15/23.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 21, 2023 · Still observed Time Extended
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (66°F - Cooling); red beans (69°F - Cooling); ground beef (77°F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (66°F - Cooling); red beans (69°F - Cooling); ground beef (77°F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49°F - Cold Holding); cheese (50°F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed under ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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/ Mabel Soriano date 3/15/23.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On the back area.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed a bottle of soap during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At the hand wash sink located in front of walk in cooler.
Basic/29-09-4

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.