Bakan
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Bakan 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Bakan was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Bakan on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored inside handsink located near reach in freezer. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Box with lemon not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor next to walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located next to walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and at kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
64
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager chef placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed chef on proper method.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manger certificates expired for Dayllan Regaldo expired on 6/11/2024, Juan Fritzmaurice expired on 9/10/2025.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Observed No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed octopus at cook line held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink. Observed wall soiled behind handsink located at entrance at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw octopus stored over cooked short ribs at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at all handisnks at establishment.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind handsink at entrance of kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
64
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash sink near prep line. Operator removed ice immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank near ice machine not secured. Operator chained CO2 tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee engaged in food prep with no beard guard. Employee put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Operator wiped down immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves located at cook line with rust.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing oil and working container with salt at the cook line with no label. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish washer chlorine sanitizing solution at 0PPM. Informed operator to setup three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dish washer chlorine sanitizing solution at 0PPM. Informed operator to setup three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash sink near back prep area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wet wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on floor in front counter area. Operator removed from floor and stored at correct location. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 125F near cook line. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket at bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer was 0ppm. 3 compartment sink was set up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer was 0ppm. 3 compartment sink was set up. **Time Extended**
22-45-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer was 0ppm. 3 compartment sink was set up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed dishwasher machine is out of order. 3 compartment sink is set up. Ecolab is coming today to fix it**Complied** **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Repeat Violation**
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2022. Operator paid the license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front bar area. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front bar area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator placed a covered waste receptacle. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a plastic container with a broken blue lid. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.observed ice scoop was stored on dirty surface. Operator placed ice scoop inside a bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the oven door handle. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under a white cutting board at the kitchen area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the front bar area. Operator placed them behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not labeled. Operator placed a label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bakan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bakan on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bakan?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bakan.
How does Bakan compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bakan most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bakan's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bakan have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bakan means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bakan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bakan is inspected around three times per year on average.
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