IL BAMBINO ITALIAN KITCHEN
7921 SW 40 ST STE 52, Miami FL 33155
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
AUG 25
JAN 26
FEB 26
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flys flying in the air in kitchen prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023020724 | Jan 12, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of burn cream/spray stored next to canned goods at the dry storage area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand wash sink located next to cook line. Operator removed.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed wrong test kit for quaternary three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two clear spray bottles containing degreaser at the ware washing area with no label.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on shelf above prep table in the kitchen area. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer next to dry storage shelves with torn gaskets.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath green cutting board in prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawers located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler where desserts are stored with rusted Shellie's near cook line.
May 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in kitchen area in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Apr 30, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn cream stored next to dry canned goods in dry storage area. Operator removed.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flys flying in the air in kitchen prep area.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non food grade bags inside walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed commercially packaged grouper completely thawed out inside original packaging. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (120F - Hot Holding)at the steam table. As per operator, product was made about half an hour ago. Operator began to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board in back prep area soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs inside hand wash sink near dish machine. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle located next to three compartment sink with cleaning solution not labeled. Operator labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged grouper completely thawed out inside original packaging. Operator discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone and keys stored next to canned goods at dry storage area. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook line employee with no hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in kitchen area in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed uncovered raw chicken stored on top in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken Parmesan at 43F at reach in coolers across cook line. Operator placed under reach in cooler to maintain proper temperature.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored in food prep area next to three compartment sink. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust shelves at reach in cooler next to sauté station.
Observed In-use ice scoop stored on top wiping cloth on top of ice machine.
Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled in front of sauté station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored next to unwashed mushrooms inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of degreaser located at the warehouse washing station with no label.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed frozen fish being thawed inside reach in cooler in commercially processed packaging. Operator removed fish from packaging.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone stored next to clean equipment at the dry rack station. Operator removed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed two cracked containers inside reach in cooler located near cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign located at hand wash station near cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden board used to remove coffee grounds at the coffee prep station not properly sealed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar at the coffee prep station not labeled.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat sauces inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile located next to cook line missing. Operator placed new ceiling tile.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed two plastic containers inside walk in cooler cracked and chipped. Operator removed products and threw away containers.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to ice machine in back dry storage area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel underneath red cutting board at prep table. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with raw chicken not covered. Operator placed lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles of oil near cook line not labeled. Operator labeled.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine testing kit expired 09/22. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign located at hand wash station near cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing oil located at the cook line with no label. Operator labeled immediately.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked containers in the walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of carbonara sauce with no lids in the reach in freezer.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of conveyor oven soiled with old food debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled near dish machine. Also observed floor soiled near conveyor oven.
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 packages of thawed raw snapper stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler across from cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lasagna (51F - Cold Holding); marinara (47F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per person in charge, for less than 2 hours. Advised person in charge to submerge containers in ice or take to other cooling unit.
Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (108F - Hot Holding) at room temperature near walk in cooler. As per person in charge, for less than 1 hour.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of conveyor oven soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server discarding water into hand sink across from cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 packages of thawed raw snapper stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler across from cook line. Coached person in charge how to properly thaw product.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled near dish machine. Also observed floor soiled near conveyor oven.
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Gaps between front double doors.
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 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. Alfredo sauce 50F, per operator cooling over night. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Alfredo sauce 50F, per operator cooling over night. See stop sale.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee put hair in ponytail then handle plates and rolled silverware.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on cook line shelf, 70F, less than 2 hours, employee states butter was just for soup, returned to walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter next to silverware and napkins. Employee removed drink at time of inspection.
Gaps between front double doors.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Debris on interior of ice scoop holster. Scoop and holster sent to dish pit for cleaning.
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.