CAO BAKERY AND CAFE
1420 ALTON ROAD, BAY 1420-1422 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (105F – Hot Holding); beef empanadas (105F – Hot Holding). As per the manager the items were placed on line approximately two hours ago. The manager discarded the items.
Intermediate 5
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Asperger's person in charge Fernanda is still employed.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 4 spray bottles over the triple sink with different liquids not labeled.
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed an employee washing and rinsing dishes without using the third sink to sanitize. I brought it the person in charges attention and she set up the sanitizer sink and had the employee sanitize the perviously clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the kitchen entrance.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty water bottle in the upright cooler at the kitchen entrance.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:58 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.