Il Bambino Italian Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
55
Score
Il Bambino Italian Kitchen has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Il Bambino Italian Kitchen on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed uncovered raw chicken stored on top in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken Parmesan at 43F at reach in coolers across cook line. Operator placed under reach in cooler to maintain proper temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled in front of sauté station.
22-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored in food prep area next to three compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust shelves at reach in cooler next to sauté station.
14-11-5
Basic - Observed In-use ice scoop stored on top wiping cloth on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
55
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored next to unwashed mushrooms inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of degreaser located at the warehouse washing station with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar at the coffee prep station not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed two cracked containers inside reach in cooler located near cook line.
14-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed frozen fish being thawed inside reach in cooler in commercially processed packaging. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone stored next to clean equipment at the dry rack station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign located at hand wash station near cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
14-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden board used to remove coffee grounds at the coffee prep station not properly sealed.
14-06-4
55
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat sauces inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile located next to cook line missing. Operator placed new ceiling tile. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed two plastic containers inside walk in cooler cracked and chipped. Operator removed products and threw away containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to ice machine in back dry storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel underneath red cutting board at prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with raw chicken not covered. Operator placed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles of oil near cook line not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine testing kit expired 09/22. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign located at hand wash station near cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing oil located at the cook line with no label. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked containers in the walk in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of carbonara sauce with no lids in the reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 packages of thawed raw snapper stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lasagna (51F - Cold Holding); marinara (47F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per person in charge, for less than 2 hours. Advised person in charge to submerge containers in ice or take to other cooling unit. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (108F - Hot Holding) at room temperature near walk in cooler. As per person in charge, for less than 1 hour. **Warning**
03B-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of conveyor oven soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server discarding water into hand sink across from cook line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 packages of thawed raw snapper stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler across from cook line. Coached person in charge how to properly thaw product. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled near dish machine. Also observed floor soiled near conveyor oven. **Warning**
36-27-5
41
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaps between front double doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Gaps between front double doors. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Alfredo sauce 50F, per operator cooling over night. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee put hair in ponytail then handle plates and rolled silverware. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on cook line shelf, 70F, less than 2 hours, employee states butter was just for soup, returned to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Alfredo sauce 50F, per operator cooling over night. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
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. 0ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter next to silverware and napkins. Employee removed drink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Gaps between front double doors. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Debris on interior of ice scoop holster. Scoop and holster sent to dish pit for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-12-5
41
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at bar area. **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed pasta cooker leaking water into bucket at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Observed pasta cooker leaking water into bucket at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler missing fan guards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler missing fan guards. **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at 3 compartment sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at 3 compartment sink area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
78
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Food Manager certificate for Alex Senf expired on 8-9-22. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Observed Food Manager certificate for Alex Senf expired on 8-9-22. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area and above reach in freezers near cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area and above reach in freezers near cook line. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris near stove at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris near stove at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 82F. Operator removed water and took items to wash rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Observed utensils stored in water at 82F. Operator removed water and took items to wash rinse and sanitize. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at woman's bathroom and front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Observed at woman's bathroom and front counter. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed spray nozzle soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Observed spray nozzle soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at storage area. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near dish machine. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Il Bambino Italian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Il Bambino Italian Kitchen on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Il Bambino Italian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Il Bambino Italian Kitchen.
How does Il Bambino Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Il Bambino Italian Kitchen most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Il Bambino Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Il Bambino Italian Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Il Bambino Italian Kitchen 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 Il Bambino Italian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Il Bambino Italian Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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