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HORACE BAKERY

16732 NE 6 AVENUE · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3420955
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8624432
DBPR license2335061

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (51F – Cooling); turkey (51F – Cooling); pork (50F – Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken (51F – Cooling); turkey (51F – Cooling); pork (50F – Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High 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 sweet potato (102F – Hot Holding); corn meal (121F – Hot Holding); saltfish (123F – Hot Holding); cowfoot (125F – Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 1 hour before inspection. Operator reheated items **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed the front counter with a hot holding box with bread and pastry's and cold holding box with zucchini bread on the left side of the establishment. Observed 1 long high top table with 4 chairs in the lobby. Observed a walk in cooler in the back area of the kitchen in front of the restroom of the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Observed 3 new employees with no knowledge of their responsibilities. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Operator placed new bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate35A-01-4

Intermediate – Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed a live cat inside the establishment by the back office. Operator removed cat from the establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used as shelves lining at the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the bakery. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed steam table with temperature of 115F. Advised operator to turn up the steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of malanga stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the beans and cornmeal in the containers by the storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic22-16-4

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

Warning
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink and hand sink and dough area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed bakery area under the shelves, under the stove and 3 compartment sink soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 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.