MARIO THE BAKER DOWNTOWN INC
43 W FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33130 · 786.316.0166
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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JAN 25
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MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed at prep table probe thermometer soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding)on prep table at prep area, as per employee less than two hours.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed at warewashing area, dishwasher unaware of proper ppm for chlorine sanitizer. Coached employee on proper level.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep area soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of oven at prep area soiled with old grease debris.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strip.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees during inspection without a certified food manager present. Manager arrived during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in reach in cooler at prep area a container with no handle used to scoop tomato sauce.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at prep area soiled with dust debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at front counter reach in cooler torn and in poor condition.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at front counter by pizza station floor to.e broken.
Food stored on floor. Observed at front counter cases of water bottles and soda stored on the floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives stored in between conduit and wall at prep table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of smaller microwave soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter reach in cooler and shelves heavily soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go items stored on the floor at dry storage area on second floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pre cooked chicken wings thawing on shelf over three compartment sink.
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza dough mixer with accumulated food debris at back area of kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks at second floor.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at back of kitchen area where the 3CS is located and inside bathroom area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board next to pizza display unit.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed black chest freezer gaskets in disrepair next to 3CS. Also observed gaskets at units at front counter in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at black chest freezer next to 3CS.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled next to black chest feeezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield at lights next to bathrooms, and at light inside bathroom.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled, fan over 3CS soiled, reach-in cooler gaskets next to ice machine soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers throughout establishment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items boxes stored on floor at hallway.
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate19 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched garbage bin with gloves and not change gloves. Coached employee on correct procedures.
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 raw chicken nuggets over shrimp at black chest freezer next to 3CS.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza dough mixer with accumulated food debris at back area of kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator during inspection and operator filled out form during inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler training expired for Jean, Justipher, Isabel, and Hernan.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks at second floor.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at back of kitchen area where the 3CS is located and inside bathroom area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board next to pizza display unit.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container at back preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed black chest freezer gaskets in disrepair next to 3CS. Also observed gaskets at units at front counter in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored under hand washing sink next to three compartments sink and plastic water bottles and plastic Gatorade bottles stored on floor at front counter and plastic soda bottles stored on floor at hallway.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at black chest freezer next to 3CS.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed two knives stored on soiled ledge of preparation table at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled next to black chest feeezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield at lights next to bathrooms, and at light inside bathroom.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled, fan over 3CS soiled, reach-in cooler gaskets next to ice machine soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers throughout establishment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items boxes stored on floor at hallway.
Stored food not covered. Observed meatballs and shredded cheese not covered at reach-in cooler next to ice machine and sliced cheese not covered at reach-in cooler next to bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on table next to black chest freezer.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Lettuce at 47, cheese 48 f front service coolers. was Place inside of reaching cooler, Air temperature of 43 f
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.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Pizza make station area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top surfaces of pizza oven.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers throughout.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizzas on display at front counter utilized for 4 hours or less no written procedures. Provided to operator via email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with grease.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple missing tiles throughout food preparation areas.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout establishment soiled.
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate13 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Ham (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter double container, as per manager for less than 30 minutes prior.
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 to operator via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer blade soiled with old food debris near restroom.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in handwashing sink at front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink near ice machine.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizzas on display at front counter utilized for 4 hours or less no written procedures. Provided to operator via email.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed P doreelin and Ronald bienaime expired on 04-25-2024
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with grease.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler at front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table near pizza station.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple missing tiles throughout food preparation areas.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor under handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter and reach in freezer chest in upstairs storage areas
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic forks box stored on floor under pizza station counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed cheese inside reach in cooler at front counter and by restroom area uncovered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout establishment soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation table near pizza station.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee placed bottle of soap at sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of flour stored on floor in hall to restroom. Employee placed flour on shelf.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sausages stored on regular "Thank you" grocery bags located in chest freezer at kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed a box of raw shelled eggs stored over bottles of "Sprite" inside reach in cooler, located across from kitchen mixer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (48F - Cold Holding) located on shelving above three compartment sink, less than 4 hours. Employee placed fries into reach in cooler. Observed sliced ham (55F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of prep cooler, due to food item not placed directly into cooler unit, less than 4 hours. Employee removed and placed into reach in cooler.
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. Emailed written procedures to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice chute located at self service soda dispensing system, at customer dining area. Observed reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located at kitchen areas.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stain and damaged ceiling tiles located towards back kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans/bowls not kept inverted located under kitchen counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic /box containers of oil stored on kitchen floor in front of ice machine and a bag of flour stored on kitchen floor next to mixer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum pans stored above kitchen microwave, not kept inverted. Employee began to invert aluminum pans. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at upstairs dry storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of chicken wings (34F - holding at room temperature) and fries 48F - holding at room temperature) thawing at a room temperature of 76F, located on shelving above three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee removed and placed food items into reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles and spray bottles containing oil and water not identified/labeled stored next to pizza oven, behind front counter.
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.