MARIE BLACHERE BAKERY
3421 NE 1 AVE, Miami FL 33137
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
OCT 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (46F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager was out for one hour to restock front counter service. Employee put ice for rapid cooling.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm); employee prepared new solution, Recheck; Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By Front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by sandwich station.
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open plastic bottle of water stored at prep table pastries prep area. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at sandwich station.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand sink front counter handle in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by pizza prep station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets sandwich area soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stock on clean containers at ware washing area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); at front counter. Employee prepared new solution, Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee served to client and then proceeded to put gloves with no wash hands. Observed employee moved sanitizer bucket,discarded soiled gloves and proceeded to put new gloves with no hand wash. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed an open bag of blue cheese opened in the walk in cooler not dated. As per manager two days prior. Manager dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep table sandwich station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarded coffee at hand sink front counter.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza and sandwiches with time and no procedures. Provided form to manager and filled out form.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees while preparing coffee.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers gaskets torn by sandwich station and salad bowl station.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of plastic bottles of water stored on floor at dry storage. Observed boxes of milk stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink front counter left side.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover dusty at walk in coolers.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of the prep table by bake station. Manager removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm); manager prepared new solution, Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Aug 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gay Nerlange certificate expired since 10/06/2024.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch her face and nose with her hands, no wash hands and proceeded to serve a coffee for customer. Manager coached employee.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from ware washing area near water fountain.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon offered in the menu not identified as a raw.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gay Nerlange certificate expired since 10/06/2024.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep area near dough station.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing jewelry rings while preparing food.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink front counter near bake station.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee bottle of water stored inside reach in cooler by eggs station.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored at prep table by microwave.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm). Manager prepared new concentration, Retest, Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm).
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon and sunny side eggs not identified as raw product or undercooked in the menu.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table and baking area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage container stored inside reach in cooler at preparation area. Manager removed during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service Togo plates not inverted. Manager inverted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager relocated correctly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at coffee station area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil and sugar plastic container with no labeled at bread preparation table.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm). Employee diluted with water. Retest, Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm)
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at sandwich station.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water inside reach in cooler at sandwich station. Employee removed the water.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at bakery station. Employee added sanitizer, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3423 NE 1 AVE STE B, Miami — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at reach in cooler a container of chocolate mousse with date label of 6/10/24. Observed in walk in cooler 2 containers of béchamel dated labeled with 6/9/24.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep cooler cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) and butter (52F - Cold Holding). As per manager for about 2 hours. Manager placed items into walk in cooler to rapid cool.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at prep table in kitchen condiment cups in containers of cinnamon sugar chocolate chips. Operator removed condiment cups.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on prep table of kitchen area. Employee removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at front counter oven. Operator removed.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at lobby area self serve coolers containers of, salads, açaí bowls and smoothie cups not labeled. Employee began labeling items.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at front counter next to coffee machine. Observed at prep table next to microwave. Operator removed buckets.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to dry storage area.
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 3423 NE 1 AVE STE B, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 3423 NE 1 AVE STE B, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a cup at front counter. Instructed employee.
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 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. Provided form during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed in dough station, employee rearranged properly.
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.