MARIO THE BAKER
18679 W DIXIE HWY, North Miami Beach FL 33180
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
FEB 24
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed about 4 fruit flies in warewash area. Advised manager and he stated that he would call exterminator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017004381 | Jan 25, 2017 | Feb 21, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed raw shell eggs stored over and with unwashed produce in reach in cooler. Chef rearranged.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Lights in food preparation, food storage and warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Observed cases of oil stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef lifted off floor.
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Observed hand washing sink between prep table with slicer and 3 compartment sink without splash guards installed.
Nov 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed Raw shell eggs stored over various unwashed produce in reach in cooler.
Observed pizza identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. As per manager pizza had only been out for about 1 hour prior to start of inspection.
Observed various cooked foods prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ceiling tile missing throughout kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Observed hand washing sink between prep table with slicer and 3 compartment sink without splash guards installed.
Sep 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Observed Raw shell eggs stored over various unwashed produce in reach in cooler.
Observed pizza held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour period. Pizza cooked the day before that wasn't sold was kept with the intent to resale per manager. Advised manager that food using time as a public health control must be discarded after the 4 hour allotted time period and that pizza must be discarded. See stop sale.
Observed pizza identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. As per manager pizza had only been out for about 1 hour prior to start of inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24. Establishment was open and operating at time of inspection.
Observed establishment remodeling with no plan review submitted and approved. Current layout does not match approved plans on file. Establishment relocated handwashing sink in kitchen area, removed walk in cooler, added prep tables, closed existing dining room area, added restroom, and added walls to reconfigure kitchen layout. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Observed various cooked foods prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ceiling tile missing throughout kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink behind front counter used by food employees.
Observed cases of pizza boxes stored on floor.
Observed hand washing sink between prep table with slicer and 3 compartment sink without splash guards installed.
Sep 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeling and current layout does not match approved plans. Establishment relocated handwashing sink in kitchen area, removed walk in cooler, added prep tables, closed existing dining room area, added restroom, and added walls to reconfigure kitchen layout.
Ceiling tile missing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Apr 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeling and current layout does not match approved plans. Establishment relocated handwashing sink in kitchen area, removed walk in cooler, added prep tables, closed existing dining room area, added restroom, and added walls to reconfigure kitchen layout.
Ceiling tile missing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed Employee come from outside and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeling and current layout does not match approved plans. Establishment relocated handwashing sink in kitchen area, removed walk in cooler, added prep tables, closed existing dining room area, added restroom, and added walls to reconfigure kitchen layout.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling tile missing.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean dishes stored on floor in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of pizza boxes bored on floor in dining room.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Located in kitchen area.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in container of seasoning.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza slicer stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling tile missing. Located throughout kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest freezer door in disrepair and reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Feb 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee take phone order then begin working without washing hands. Spoke to employee and she washed her hands and placed on gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of hot shot flying insect killer stored of shelf next to receipt paper.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw salmon meant for employee consumption not properly identified or segregated from food to be served to the public and stored on above milk and Cesar dressing for public.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in customer bathroom and and kitchen area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in employee restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage and is in disrepair. Located in kitchen area near back door.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cleaned and sanitized pots not properly stored. Located on floor in kitchen area.
Employee Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed container of raw salmon meant for employee consumption not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employe bag being stored on top of aluminum pans in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest freezer door in disrepair and reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in employee restroom.
Observed pizza shovel stored on floor between uses. Located next to oven.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes and takeout containers being stored on floor in prep area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Located throughout kitchen area.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots and pans being stored on floor in storage area.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and reach in cooler doors in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler and cases of Oil being stored on floor in storage area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout containers being stored on floor dry storage area.
Sep 1, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling tile missing. Located throughout kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair and reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Aug 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee not sanitizing dishes. Sanitizer not set up. Advised person in charge and she instructed employee to set up sanitizer and sanitize dishes.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed about 4 fruit flies in warewash area. Advised manager and he stated that he would call exterminator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg's being stored on top of mozzarella cheese. Located in walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area. Employee added.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed bathroom in dining room with out of order sign to prevent non customers from using it.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling tile missing. Located throughout kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair and reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in kitchen area.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed pizza peel being stored on floor on side of oven.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease buildup.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall throughout kitchen area soiled with accumulated food debris.
Water draining onto pot from ceiling. Located in front of back door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on prep tables in kitchen area.
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.