Bakalo
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Bakalo eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Bakalo is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentils at cook line no date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
82
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Greek ceviche and sea bass carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager the items are severed raw. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Greek ceviche and sea bass carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager the items are severed raw. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the front counter dish machine at 0.00ppms. The manager told the bartender to use the dish machine in the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the prep cook come from the outside and out on gloves without washing her hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in the upright cooler across from the mop sink. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Obtained the following employees who have been employed for more than 60 days working; Chris,and Irma. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Greek ceviche and sea bass carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager the items are severed raw.
02B-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. The manager put up a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a cutting at the cook line. The manager discarded the water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 87° F. The chef poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
43
Oct 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 owner with cleanup procedures via email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 hand washing sink removed from an area that was used in the past for food preparation by the previous establishment. Area is being used for storage and no food preparation is being done there now.
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling tile missing at storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at storage area.
14-17-4
64
Dec 28, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink located at three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pot/utensils stored in handwash sinks, located behind kitchen ice machine and next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 no certified food manager for establishment or provided by Kelly Snyder, at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not kept inverted, located on shelving above kitchen prep coolers. Manager inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable/stained located at kitchen prep coolers. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in cracks between cutting board and prep counter, located across from kitchen cookline. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located towards back kitchen wall, across from ice machine. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle located under front counter handwash sink and three compartment sink, as per container placed under sinks to catch dripping water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use, wet wiping cloths, stored on cutting boards at prep coolers, across from cookline. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of water, oil and various sauces not labeled, stored near cookline and front counter areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vent above kitchen ice machine. Observed mold-like substance on air vent above kitchen dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
43
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line and ware washing area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ware washing area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed filter not dated. The cook dated the filters with the opening date of the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
29-28-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-07-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the second preparation reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in the ware wash area. The cook inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed next to the cook line.
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from drain pipe at the hand sink at the front counter and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled at the bar.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bakalo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bakalo on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bakalo?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bakalo.
How does Bakalo compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Bakalo most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Bakalo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bakalo have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bakalo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bakalo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bakalo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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