Madruga Bakery
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
45
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Madruga Bakery stretching back to 2022. Madruga Bakery was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Coral Gables average 68, so Madruga Bakery trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of smoked salmon stored on top container of chopped onions. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in cooler pesto (53F - Cold Holding); as per chef less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); operator removed water and began to refill with solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at dry storage shelf in containers of corn meal and flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout with dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at both shared bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooling rack of tomatoes and pastry items stored next to hand sink at violin line exposed to splash.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler boxes of bacon stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean portion containers at dish drying rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout.
22-16-4
45
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in cooler tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding). As per label was prepared 8/18. As per chef was removed from walk in cooler and placed at reach in cooler less than 3 hours, operator removed containers and stored at walk in cooler to rapid cool. Observed at cook line baking rack, pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); pooled egg whites (57F - Cold Holding); quiche (63F - Cold Holding) as per chef for less than 2 hours. Observed at cook line shelf above reach in cooler prep table, sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); ricotta (56F - Cold Holding); pesto (53F - Cold Holding); deli sub with turkey (71F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 3 hours. Operator placed into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: At time of callback, inspection observed at cook line reach in cooler tuna salad (44F - Cold Holding) removed from walk in and placed at reach in cooler. Observed at cook line baking rack, pooled eggs (56F - TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL); pooled egg whites (57F - TPHC); quiche (63F - TPHC). items are time marked and maintained on baking rack. Observed at cook line shelf above reach in cooler prep table, sliced tomatoes (41F - Cold Holding); pesto (45F - Cold Holding); deli sub with turkey (none available, will be made to order sliced turkey - 42F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to coffee bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: At time of callback inspection still observed tank not secured. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout with dust build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at both shared bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed throughout on baking racks and oven handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: At time of call back inspection still observed to not stored correctly. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for ovens at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: At time of callback inspection still observed oven soiled. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
64
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in cooler tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding). As per label was prepared 8/18. As per chef was removed from walk in cooler and placed at reach in cooler less than 3 hours, operator removed containers and stored at walk in cooler to rapid cool. Observed at cook line baking rack, pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); pooled egg whites (57F - Cold Holding); quiche (63F - Cold Holding) as per chef for less than 2 hours. Observed at cook line shelf above reach in cooler prep table, sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); ricotta (56F - Cold Holding); pesto (53F - Cold Holding); deli sub with turkey (71F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 3 hours. Operator placed into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pooled eggs stored over containers of vegetables and sliced deli meat in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler 1 cracked/ broken egg shell in container with whole eggs. Operator removed broken egg. **Warning**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no plan available for containers of ricotta, pesto, tray of deli subs and quiche, as per chef all need to be at room temperature for better service. Provided operator with form to complete. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to coffee bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout with dust build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at both shared bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of filling stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed throughout on baking racks and oven handles. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for ovens at cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at front line service counter stored next to juice press and toaster. Operator removed and stored on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers at cook line top shelf not inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at front line service counter a basket of sliced bread not covered. Operator placed parchment paper onto to cover. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at dry storage shelf at bakery area on containers of powdered sugar and regular sugar not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
33
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed coffee bar area employee unable to answer proper date marking questions. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at coffee bar used as dump sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: At time of callback inspection observed hand sink at cook line used to store knife. Operator removed. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
78
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at storage rack next to cook line, shelled eggs (49F - Ambient). Cook placed eggs into ice bath to cool and maintain. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at storage rack next to cook line, pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding) as per cook for about 30 minutes. Cook placed onto ice bath. Observed at prep table cooler, tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); spring mix (50F - Cold Holding), as per cook items came from walk in cooler and placed at prep line about 2 hours ago, chef began to place ice onto items to rapid cool. Observed at low boy reach in cooler, diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding). As per cook items came from walk in cooler and placed at prep line about 2 hours ago. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed coffee bar area employee unable to answer proper date marking questions. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at cook line blocked by storage rack. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at coffee bar used as dump sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed chain available but tank unsecured at coffee bar area. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of quinoa at prep cooler at cook line. Observed in a container of walnuts at front to go order section. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment soiled with dust buildup. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed throughout front pick up area employee, beverage cups, and bags stored on to go shelves and food boxes. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at front counter pick up area bag of flour stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for baguettes and loaf breads at front counter basket and wire storage rack with no overhead protection. **Warning**
08B-12-5
35
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
90
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed at cook line, chef crack eggs into pan to cook, then proceeded to plate eggs with with other items without washing hands after cracking the eggs. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer employee take trash bag out of garbage, then proceeded to remove clean dishes from dish washer machine, without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line, smashed chickpeas (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding), as per dated label from 7/18 and 7/19. Operator removed to discard. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at storage rack in kitchen, butter (87F - Cold Holding). As per owner for about 2 hours, it is needed to soften butter for dough. Provided operator with Time as Public Health Control Procedures. Operator advised employee to begin using butter to make dough. Observed at prep table cooler quinoa (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator was placed in prep area from cooler about 2 hours ago. Observed at storage rack next to cook line, shelled eggs (52F - Ambient); pooled eggs (63F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than an hour. Chef placed into ice bath to cool. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line, smashed chickpeas (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding), as per dated label from 7/18 and 7/19. Operator removed to discard. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for three compartment sink, no chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing at front counter used as dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in several containers of flour, sugar and quinoa throughout kitchen, condiment cups used as scoops and stored in containers. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for walk in cooler door handle. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on storage rack and oven doors throughout kitchen. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed for reach in cooler unit at cook line. **Warning**
05-09-4
35
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license on line during the inspection, confirmation number 237407552 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed egg wash stored above almond cream located in the reach in cooler,low boy. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of convection oven soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
64
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in both unisex bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
95
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
55
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 kitchen hand sink missing paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small container with no handle using with flour. The operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food items on the floor in the walk in freezer. Advised, the employee removed all items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Madruga Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Madruga Bakery on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Madruga Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Madruga Bakery.
How does Madruga Bakery compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Madruga Bakery most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Madruga Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Madruga Bakery have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Madruga Bakery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Madruga Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Madruga Bakery is inspected around four times per year on average.
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