NITIN BAKERY
3100 NW 17 AVE, Miami FL 33142
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed a cook touching a cake with milk that was already cooked with his bare hands.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed onsite,
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) next to steam table in front counter area. Operator stated product has been there less than 4 hours. Operator placed item in walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink being used as a dump sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employee restroom. Operator placed some onsite.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door by kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of oil and 6 cans of tomato paste on the floor by dry storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave. Operator had employee clean it onsite.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout establishment.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with wiping cloth wiping down surface to then go back to handling food. I informed the Employee, she then stopped and washed her hands and put gloves to then continue working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham at 46°F outside the cooler. Employee placed ham inside the cooler immediately.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand drying mechanism inside employees restroom. Operator brought paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed seasoned beef in the reach in cooler in the back of house with no date marked. As per operator, meat was seasoned the night before.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine before the kitchen entrance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair In kitchen area and in employee bathroom.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored in the crack between the equipment and the wall at the entrance of kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave in poor repair, Missing pieces on top of microwave.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed multiple lightings without covers, in the kitchen area as well as employee restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed entire cook line accumulated with grease. Observed food debris inside microwave.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout the entire back of house accumulated with grease and debris. By the cook line, the 3compartment sink, by the walk in cooler.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed a cook touching a cake with milk that was already cooked with his bare hands.
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed a cook touching a cake with milk that was already cooked with his bare hands.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 6 cracked shell eggs in the bakery walk-in cooler. The manager discarded the eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F); in plastic pans in another plastic container by the steam table. As per the manager the items were placed on line approximately 3 hours ago. The manager put more ice in the bottom container to cool the items down.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the employee restroom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of empanadas on the walk-in freezer floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in the employee restroom.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the soap dispenser handle soiled. Observed both walk-in coolers fan guards soiled. The manager had the soap dispenser cleaned. Observed the hood system soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in the reach in cooler by the employee restroom. The manager removed it.
Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of cooked beans not covered in the kitchen walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the triple sink and hood.
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white rice stored inside thank you bag at walk in cooler #1. Observed raw beef stored inside thank you bag at reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ham at walk in cooler #2.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans at walk in cooler #1 no date marking. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by walk in cooler #1.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oranges stored on floor at walk in cooler #1. Observed case of French fries stored on floor at walk in cooler #2.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer and walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between preparation table and wall by kitchen entrance. Operator removed knife.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching rice inside container near walk in cooler #1.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler #1 gaskets soiled. Observed soap dispenser soiled at kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans at walk in cooler #1 not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in coolers.
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in fan guards soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several different sized containers throughout the kitchen not labeled.
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomato (55F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. As per the manager it was put there approximately one hour ago. The manager put ice on top of the tomatoes and lettuce for a quick chill.
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. Form provided.
Food manager certification expired. 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 Giuseppe and Noelia expired.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink next to the triple sink cover with a metal pan. The manager removed the pan.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the employee restroom and back room area. The manager brought towels.
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. Form provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed four spray bottles not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager removed the scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in fan guards soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on the meat slicer. The manager put it in a sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several different sized containers throughout the kitchen not labeled.
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