BAKU CAFE
17080 COLLINS AVE · SUNNY ISLES BEACH · Dade County · FL 33160
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Advil on shelf above croutons next to glasses. Chef removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-14-4High Priority – Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee blow nose and then begin to put gloves on without handwash. **Warning**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 live flies under prep sink and in case of has avocados in back of kitchen. Observed 4 live flies above crepe maker and slicer, on wall and insect device. Observed 2 live flies outside of walk in freezer above cases of tomato and onion. Observed 7 live flies on clean dishes and wall in warewash area. Observed 3 live flies in bar area, under counter equipment. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef kabobs over tortillas. Chef corrected order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw lamb. Chef corrected order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooler in prep: babaganoush (46F – Cold Holding); raw beef (45F – Cold Holding); feta (46F – Cold Holding). As per operator, cooler was on defrost. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane on counter with lemon. Chef removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnets soiled. Observed interior of blending machine at bar soiled. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at bar blocked by basket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on breakfast menu; eggs Benedict and smoked salmon items not marked. As per operator, new breakfast menus have been ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. Observed on knife magnets. **Warning**
Basic 19
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 50 + dead flies in control device above crepe maker. Observed 13 dead flies on outlet above crepe maker. Employees removed machine and began to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cooler handle soiled across oven. **Warning**
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in warewash, cook line, and outside of walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage closet; sugar, rice and water on floor. Observed multiple soups on floor in walk in freezer. Observed cases of oil and onions on floor outside of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door; chef removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over crepe maker and slicer. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in across oven and stove. **Warning**
08B-18-4Basic – Observed on dry food racks, multiple cans of food with cigarette ash. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of cooler in prep area. **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at kitchen handsink at entrance. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar on floor; no label. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 4, 2026 11:58 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.