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 dateJanuary 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3321569
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340819
DBPR license2330501

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – 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.

#9High Priority08A-11-5

High Priority – 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.

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – 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.

#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – 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.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.

#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – 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.

#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – 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.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.