Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MARIO THE BAKER DOWNTOWN INC

43 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3702709
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13741184
DBPR license2330501

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#11High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Observed Shredded cheese was found stored in direct contact with a soiled, nonfood-grade produce box.

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed boxes of unwashed produce on top of shredded cheese at reach in cooler located next to dry storage area.

#13High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed house made marinara being hold in a steam table at 67F. Operator started reheating to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce marinara sauce made in house (67F – Hot Holding). Chef started reheating to an acceptable parameters . **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – Observed No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to owner at time of inspection.

#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

Basic 10

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored above customer food inside the reach-in cooler next to the pizza oven

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrespect to three compartment sink. Also gaskets throughout the establishment at the reach in coolers are in disrepair.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of oil on the floor next to three compartment sink.

#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observers wiping cloth under cutting board.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled soiled at reach in cooler next to three compartment sink.

#6Basic50-09-4

Basic – Observed Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front lobby area.

#8Basic51-18-6

Basic – Observed No copy of latest inspection report available.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Observed Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored in the floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:13 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.