MADRUGA BAKERY
1430 S DIXIE HWY STE 117, Coral Gables FL 33146 · 786-395-4789
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license on line during the inspection, confirmation number 237407552
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025078444 | Aug 20, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front counter. Operator attached chain.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at both shared bathrooms.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored throughout kitchen area on prep counters.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooling rack of tomatoes and pastry items stored next to hand sink at cook line exposed to splash.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven. Operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish area drying racks.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at front line to go trays. Operator inverted.
Stored food not covered. Observed at front line service counter a basket of sliced breads and quiches not covered. Operator placed tray onto to cover.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); operator removed water and began to refill with solution.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of smoked salmon stored on top container of chopped onions. Chef removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in cooler pesto (53F - Cold Holding); as per chef less than 4 hours.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at dry storage shelf in containers of corn meal and flour.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout with dust build up.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at both shared bathrooms.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooling rack of tomatoes and pastry items stored next to hand sink at violin line exposed to splash.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler boxes of bacon stored on floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean portion containers at dish drying rack.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout.
Aug 21, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in cooler tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding). As per label was prepared 8/18. As per chef was removed from walk in cooler and placed at reach in cooler less than 3 hours, operator removed containers and stored at walk in cooler to rapid cool. Observed at cook line baking rack, pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); pooled egg whites (57F - Cold Holding); quiche (63F - Cold Holding) as per chef for less than 2 hours. Observed at cook line shelf above reach in cooler prep table, sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); ricotta (56F - Cold Holding); pesto (53F - Cold Holding); deli sub with turkey (71F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 3 hours. Operator placed into reach in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to coffee bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout with dust build up.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at both shared bathrooms.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed throughout on baking racks and oven handles.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for ovens at cook line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line.
Aug 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pooled eggs stored over containers of vegetables and sliced deli meat in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler 1 cracked/ broken egg shell in container with whole eggs. Operator removed broken egg.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in cooler tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding). As per label was prepared 8/18. As per chef was removed from walk in cooler and placed at reach in cooler less than 3 hours, operator removed containers and stored at walk in cooler to rapid cool. Observed at cook line baking rack, pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); pooled egg whites (57F - Cold Holding); quiche (63F - Cold Holding) as per chef for less than 2 hours. Observed at cook line shelf above reach in cooler prep table, sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); ricotta (56F - Cold Holding); pesto (53F - Cold Holding); deli sub with turkey (71F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 3 hours. Operator placed into reach in cooler.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no plan available for containers of ricotta, pesto, tray of deli subs and quiche, as per chef all need to be at room temperature for better service. Provided operator with form to complete.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to coffee bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout with dust build up.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at both shared bathrooms.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of filling stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed throughout on baking racks and oven handles.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for ovens at cook line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at front line service counter stored next to juice press and toaster. Operator removed and stored on lower shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers at cook line top shelf not inverted.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed at front line service counter a basket of sliced bread not covered. Operator placed parchment paper onto to cover.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at dry storage shelf at bakery area on containers of powdered sugar and regular sugar not labeled.
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed coffee bar area employee unable to answer proper date marking questions.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at coffee bar used as dump sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at storage rack next to cook line, shelled eggs (49F - Ambient). Cook placed eggs into ice bath to cool and maintain.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at storage rack next to cook line, pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding) as per cook for about 30 minutes. Cook placed onto ice bath. Observed at prep table cooler, tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); spring mix (50F - Cold Holding), as per cook items came from walk in cooler and placed at prep line about 2 hours ago, chef began to place ice onto items to rapid cool. Observed at low boy reach in cooler, diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding). As per cook items came from walk in cooler and placed at prep line about 2 hours ago.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed coffee bar area employee unable to answer proper date marking questions.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at cook line blocked by storage rack.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at coffee bar used as dump sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of quinoa at prep cooler at cook line. Observed in a container of walnuts at front to go order section.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed chain available but tank unsecured at coffee bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment soiled with dust buildup.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed throughout front pick up area employee, beverage cups, and bags stored on to go shelves and food boxes.
Food stored on floor. Observed at front counter pick up area bag of flour stored on floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed for baguettes and loaf breads at front counter basket and wire storage rack with no overhead protection.
Jul 25, 2024□ 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in several containers of flour, sugar and quinoa throughout kitchen, condiment cups used as scoops and stored in containers.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 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 at cook line, chef crack eggs into pan to cook, then proceeded to plate eggs with with other items without washing hands after cracking the eggs.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer employee take trash bag out of garbage, then proceeded to remove clean dishes from dish washer machine, without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line, smashed chickpeas (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding), as per dated label from 7/18 and 7/19. Operator removed to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at storage rack in kitchen, butter (87F - Cold Holding). As per owner for about 2 hours, it is needed to soften butter for dough. Provided operator with Time as Public Health Control Procedures. Operator advised employee to begin using butter to make dough. Observed at prep table cooler quinoa (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator was placed in prep area from cooler about 2 hours ago. Observed at storage rack next to cook line, shelled eggs (52F - Ambient); pooled eggs (63F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than an hour. Chef placed into ice bath to cool. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line, smashed chickpeas (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding), as per dated label from 7/18 and 7/19. Operator removed to discard.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing at front counter used as dump sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for three compartment sink, no chlorine test strips.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in several containers of flour, sugar and quinoa throughout kitchen, condiment cups used as scoops and stored in containers.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for walk in cooler door handle.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on storage rack and oven doors throughout kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed for reach in cooler unit at cook line.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license on line during the inspection, confirmation number 237407552
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed egg wash stored above almond cream located in the reach in cooler,low boy.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of convection oven soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
Aug 25, 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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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in both unisex bathrooms.
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above quinoa located in the low boy reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cooked beans,as per operator from 2 days ago (48F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa,as per operator 3 days ago. (50F - Cold Holding) grain porridge, as per operator 2 days ago (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: cooked beans,as per operator from 2 days ago (48F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa,as per operator 3 days ago. (50F - Cold Holding) grain porridge, as per operator 2 days ago (48F - Cold Holding)
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature in walk-in cooler at approximately 48F, at the time of the inspection. cooked beans,as per operator from 2 days ago (48F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa,as per operator 3 days ago. (50F - Cold Holding); grain porridge, as per operator 2 days ago (48F - Cold Holding)
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in both unisex bathrooms.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers with bread dough stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Aug 24, 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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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for both unisex bathrooms.
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