DULCE DE LECHE BAKERY
3500 N MIAMI AVE, Miami FL 33127
Last inspected Sep 17, 2025 · 6 visits since June 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (60F - Cold Holding); chorizo (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee since previous day.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table across cook line.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table across cook line.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (60F - Cold Holding); chorizo (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee since previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (60F - Cold Holding); chorizo (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee since previous day.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge Mariela Luzi lacking manager certificate.
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 Nixon Barientos hired for than 60 days with no food handler certificate.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided it via email to operator.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing croissants with no hairnet on.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout establishment soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table across cook line.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three sets of knives stored between wall and prep table in back prep area. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 70F next to cook line. Operator discarded water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located in a back prep area. Operator removed immediately.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing water not labeled. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside seasoning bin. Operator removed immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket located at the cook line soiled. Operator wiped down immediately.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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