CAO BAKERY AND CAFE
1420 ALTON ROAD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 3057892733
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); as per the manager the eggs were put on line approximately one hour ago. The manager added more ice.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Swiss cheese (55F - Cold Holding) at the preparation reach in cooler at the cook line. The cheese was sticking out above the pan. The manager laid it down in a larger pan.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager brought paper.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the end of the front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.flour. The manager inverted the handle.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a pink liquid not labeled. The manager labeled it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the end of the front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed by the rice cooker. The manager moved the cups.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two squares cut out of the dry wall by the service sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled across from the cook top.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed three shopping bags full off bread in the walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); as per the manager the eggs were put on line approximately one hour ago. The manager added more ice.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the end of the front counter.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed where the missing tiles are in front of the triple sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two missing tiles in front of the triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled throughout the kitchen.
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the end of the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood and hood filters soiled.
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook cracked open two eggs removed her gloves and put on new gloves without washing her hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a green bucket in the hand washing sink at the front counter. The manager removed it.
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. The manager couldn't locate the food handler certificates for the following employees; Gisele Olivera, Gerardo tellez,yuniesby molinet,lidia blnaco.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a squeeze bottle at the hand washing sink with a green liquid not labeled. The manager labeled it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the end of the front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open coffee cut with coffee on top of a cutting board at the cook line. The manager removed the cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a cutting board at the cook line. The manager removed cell phone.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between to reach in coolers at the cook line. The manager removed the knives.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood and hood filters soiled.
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 4 spray bottles over the triple sink with different liquids not labeled.
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (105F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (105F - Hot Holding). As per the manager the items were placed on line approximately two hours ago. The manager discarded the items.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 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 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. Asperger's person in charge Fernanda is still employed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 4 spray bottles over the triple sink with different liquids not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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 an employee washing and rinsing dishes without using the third sink to sanitize. I brought it the person in charges attention and she set up the sanitizer sink and had the employee sanitize the perviously clean dishes.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the kitchen entrance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty water bottle in the upright cooler at the kitchen entrance.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook leave the cook line go to help an employee lift the trash bag out of the container and put on gloves no hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed liquid egg whites over milk in the walk-in cooler.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 3 stacks of eggs on a prep table. As per the cook the eggs were put there approximately one hour ago. The cook put the eggs in the reach in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook crack eggs and touched bread. The manager coached him and threw away the bread.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled at the cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes in the sink at the cook line.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed in the men's restroom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs on the oven door.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two commercially processed bags with beef in a sink with no running water. The preparation cook turned on the water.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler.
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty plate in the sink being washed.
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. Form provided via email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The manager removed it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom. The manager brought a sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler.
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