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Dulce De Leche Bakery

3500 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Dulce De Leche Bakery has been inspected seven times since 2022. Dulce De Leche Bakery was last inspected on Sep 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

Looking across the full record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Dulce De Leche Bakery's latest score of 90 sits above the Miami average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
90
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (60F - Cold Holding); chorizo (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee since previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (60F - Cold Holding); chorizo (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee since previous day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided it via email to operator.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge Mariela Luzi lacking manager certificate.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Nixon Barientos hired for than 60 days with no food handler certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout establishment soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table across cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing croissants with no hairnet on.
13-03-4
45
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three sets of knives stored between wall and prep table in back prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 70F next to cook line. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located in a back prep area. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
82
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing water not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside seasoning bin. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket located at the cook line soiled. Operator wiped down immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
82
Jun 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board at the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Observed a white cutting board at the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dulce De Leche Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dulce De Leche Bakery on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dulce De Leche Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dulce De Leche Bakery.

How does Dulce De Leche Bakery compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Dulce De Leche Bakery most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Dulce De Leche Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dulce De Leche Bakery have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dulce De Leche Bakery 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 Dulce De Leche Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dulce De Leche Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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