Baia Blu
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
45
Score
Baia Blu appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at fish display area, raw salmon container stored over containers of shredded artichoke. Operator removed and stored onto lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours from walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed for hand sink at seafood display area used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed for hand sink at dish area blocked by dishes.
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed for plates on top shelf at cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at dish area.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep table utensils in standing water of 82F.
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler trays of lasagna stored uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed for cook line hood filters.
36-50-4
45
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster and clam tags. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: At time of callback inspection observed still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
25-27-4
86
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster and clam tags. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none available for chlorine sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 at outdoor patio area a bar with reach in coolers, ice bin and hand wash sink added to establishment plans with no updated plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: At time of callback inspection observed at outdoor patio area a bar with reach in coolers, ice bin and hand wash sink added to establishment plans with no updated plan review. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: At time of callback inspection observed still observed. **Time Extended**
25-27-4
70
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed at seafood/oyster preparation area of establishment approximately 20+ live, small flying insects flying and landing on prep table and coolers, fish, shrimp and oysters stored in ice display, walls, hand sink and cabinets in area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at seafood/oyster preparation area of establishment approximately 20+ live, small flying insects flying and landing on prep table and coolers, fish, shrimp and oysters stored in ice display, walls, hand sink and cabinets in area. Operator removed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none available for chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 at outdoor patio area a bar with reach in coolers, ice bin and hand wash sink added to establishment plans with no updated plan review. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to ice machine. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster and clam tags. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a stored container of salt. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer package of octopus and container of fish stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed next to ice machine. **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven doors. Operator removed. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler containers of tomato sauce stored uncovered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar counter. **Warning**
25-27-4
35
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and shrimp stored over cooked lasagna at prep line reach in cooler. Observed raw shrimp and calamari stored over cooked lasagna at cook line reach in cooler. Chef began to store correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over raw fish items at cook line reach in cooler. Chef removed to correct items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Still observed not maintained. **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for all shell stock tags, mussels clams and oysters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Still observed. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
61
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and shrimp stored over cooked lasagna at prep line reach in cooler. Observed raw shrimp and calamari stored over cooked lasagna at cook line reach in cooler. Chef began to store correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over raw fish items at cook line reach in cooler. Chef removed to correct items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for all shell stock tags, mussels clams and oysters. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed none available for employee Smaldone Bartolomeo. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packing of octopus, salmon, branzino and seabass seafood items with an approved plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with poster, operator displayed at entrance of restaurant. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-5
41
Dec 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler: drawers:; cooked pasta (57F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: drawers:; cooked pasta (57F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Andy O, Ronald G, working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine,quaternary test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,unit opposite stove. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer by fryers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,units opposite cookline. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers stored on shelves opposite cookline. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover soiled with accumulation of dust,table top unit located in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
45
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored above sauces in the reach in cooler by cook line area. The operator removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for Victor expired 03/22.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the small freezer by the cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed dish machine high temperature gauge is not working.
16-38-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baia Blu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baia Blu on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baia Blu?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Baia Blu.
How does Baia Blu compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Baia Blu most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Baia Blu's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Baia Blu have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Baia Blu means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Baia Blu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baia Blu is inspected around three times per year on average.
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