BAKALO
959 W AVE STE 3 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the front counter dish machine at 0.00ppms. The manager told the bartender to use the dish machine in the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the prep cook come from the outside and out on gloves without washing her hands.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in the upright cooler across from the mop sink. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Greek ceviche and sea bass carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager the items are severed raw.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Obtained the following employees who have been employed for more than 60 days working; Chris,and Irma. **Warning**
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a cutting at the cook line. The manager discarded the water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 87° F. The chef poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. The manager put up a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mop. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.