Bruno's Bakery and Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Bruno's Bakery and Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling not smooth” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Miami Gardens restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 door reach in cooler flip top, in the kitchen in disrepair.
14-11-5
86
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen and lobby. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: On 9/10/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen and lobby. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen and lobby. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: On 9/10/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
90
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15+ rodent droppings on the floor by the bathroom, 5+ rodent droppings behind the reach in cooler at the front counter, 6+ rodent droppings behind the steam table, 10+ rodent droppings behind the stove and prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: On 9/10/2025 at the time of the callback inspection observed 4 rodent droppings behind speaker in lobby area. Observed 5 rodent droppings under the front counter. Observed 3 droppings behind reach in cooler in kitchen area.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm) in the kitchen, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: On 9/10/2025 at the time of the callback inspection sanitizer bucket not setup. **Time Extended**
41-15-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: On 9/10/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen and lobby. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: On 9/10/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen and lobby. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed 2 door reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: On 9/10/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Observed 2 door reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Ice buildup in the kitchen reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: On 9/10/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Observed Ice buildup in the kitchen reach-in freezer. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: On 9/10/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-10-4
58
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15+ rodent droppings on the floor by the bathroom, 5+ rodent droppings behind the reach in cooler at the front counter, 6+ rodent droppings behind the steam table, 10+ rodent droppings behind the stove and prep table. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm) in the kitchen, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new roll **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen and lobby. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Observed 2 door reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in the kitchen reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-10-4
47
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the kitchen handwashing sink. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the front counter and kitchen.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container of water stored inside the handwashing sink inside the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. In the kitchen.
27-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed as 10/1/21.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and chest freezers torn. Observed chest freezer in the back of the kitchen by AC unit with the lid not attached to unit and torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the kitchen.
36-12-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair with holes throughout the kitchen, near AC unit. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken inside the 3 compartment sink thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water to run. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed under cookline, under 3 compartment sink and by the reach in freezers with the floor soiled.
36-10-4
47
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license as of October 1, 2023, with two food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 3 customers. Contact DBPR Customer Service at 850.487.1395 regarding license renewal or www.myfloridalicense.com
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Jamaican patty (63F - Cold Holding); salt fish patties (65F - Cold Holding) inside front reach in cooler, near kitchen entrance doorway, less than 4 hours. Operator placed in reach in freezer for rapid cooling. 2nd temperature taken, Jamaican patty (50F - Cooling); salt fish patties (47F - Cooling) Observed oxtail (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the 3 compartment sink, purchased by operator less than 1 hour, not stored inside reach in cooler. Operator placed into reach in freezer until ready to prep. Observed king fish (51F - Cold Holding) thawing on kitchen prep counter, no longer frozen. Operator placed into reach in freezer for rapid cooling, until ready to prep. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Observed form in establishment but not signed by employees. Discussed proper form requirements with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 Randy Alfred with National Registry of Food Safety professionals expired training on 12/10/22.
53B-14-5
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. Printed form and provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing throughout the kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and chest freezers torn. Observed chest freezer in the back of the kitchen by AC unit with the lid not attached to unit and torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair with holes throughout the kitchen, near AC unit.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs, spatulas and spoons in 78F standing water by the steam table at kitchen area.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation located chest freezer in the back. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of grated cassava, thawing in standing water at back prep area. Observed king fish (51F - Cold Holding) slacking at room temperature and is no longer frozen solid, by the back prep table.
06-01-5
41
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at at greater than 200ppm,operator diluted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door on hot box broken. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair, 2 door standing unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the chest freezer unit.
14-36-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve food containers not inverted,located on the dry storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bruno's Bakery and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bruno's Bakery and Restaurant on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bruno's Bakery and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bruno's Bakery and Restaurant.
How does Bruno's Bakery and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Bruno's Bakery and Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Bruno's Bakery and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bruno's Bakery and Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bruno's Bakery and Restaurant 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 Bruno's Bakery and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bruno's Bakery and Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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