MARIO THE BAKER DOWNTOWN INC
43 W FLAGLER ST, Miami, FL, 33130
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 11, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 16
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (16)
- 03E-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed house made marinara being hold in a steam table at 67F. Operator started reheating to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce marinara sauce made in house (67F - Hot Holding). Chef started reheating to an acceptable parameters . **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 14-31-5Critical
14-31-5
High Priority - Observed Shredded cheese was found stored in direct contact with a soiled, nonfood-grade produce box.
High Priority
- 08A-05-6Critical
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed boxes of unwashed produce on top of shredded cheese at reach in cooler located next to dry storage area.
High Priority
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of oil on the floor next to three compartment sink.
Basic
- 21-04-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observers wiping cloth under cutting board.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observers wiping cloth under cutting board.
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled soiled at reach in cooler next to three compartment sink.
Basic
- 50-09-4
50-09-4
Basic - Observed Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic
- 14-69-4
14-69-4
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front lobby area.
Basic
- 51-18-6
51-18-6
Basic - Observed No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic
- 03F-10-5
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Observed No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to owner at time of inspection.
Intermediate
- 22-16-4
22-16-4
Basic - Observed Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic
- 02C-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate
- 25-05-4
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored in the floor.
Basic
- 40-06-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored above customer food inside the reach-in cooler next to the pizza oven
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrespect to three compartment sink. Also gaskets throughout the establishment at the reach in coolers are in disrepair.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.