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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 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3430018
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8719044
DBPR license2330501

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority8 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Chicken (47F – Cold Holding); Ham (52F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter double container, as per manager for less than 30 minutes prior. **Warning**

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Intermediate 8

#15Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**

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#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer blade soiled with old food debris near restroom. **Warning**

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#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in handwashing sink at front counter. **Warning**

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#18Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

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#19Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

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#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink near ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizzas on display at front counter utilized for 4 hours or less no written procedures. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**

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#22Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed P doreelin and Ronald bienaime expired on 04-25-2024 **Warning**

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Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter. **Warning**

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#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with grease. **Warning**

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#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**

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#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table near pizza station. **Warning**

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#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station. **Warning**

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#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple missing tiles throughout food preparation areas. **Warning**

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#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor under handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter and reach in freezer chest in upstairs storage areas **Warning**

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#9Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**

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#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic forks box stored on floor under pizza station counter. **Warning**

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#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cheese inside reach in cooler at front counter and by restroom area uncovered. **Warning**

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#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout establishment soiled. **Warning**

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#13Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation table near pizza station. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
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
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.