Mario the Baker Downtown
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
37
Score
Going back to 2022, Mario the Baker Downtown has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 4, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 19 violations per visit versus roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Mario the Baker Downtown's 37 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza dough mixer with accumulated food debris at back area of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed pizza dough mixer with accumulated food debris at back area of kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks at second floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks at second floor. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board next to pizza display unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at cutting board next to pizza display unit. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed black chest freezer gaskets in disrepair next to 3CS. Also observed gaskets at units at front counter in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed black chest freezer gaskets in disrepair next to 3CS. Also observed gaskets at units at front counter in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at black chest freezer next to 3CS. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at black chest freezer next to 3CS. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled next to black chest feeezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed interior of microwave soiled next to black chest feeezer. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield at lights next to bathrooms, and at light inside bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed no light shield at lights next to bathrooms, and at light inside bathroom. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled, fan over 3CS soiled, reach-in cooler gaskets next to ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed interior of reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled, fan over 3CS soiled, reach-in cooler gaskets next to ice machine soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: All kitchen coolers throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items boxes stored on floor at hallway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed single service items boxes stored on floor at hallway. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at back of kitchen area where the 3CS is located and inside bathroom area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at back of kitchen area where the 3CS is located and inside bathroom area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
37
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched garbage bin with gloves and not change gloves. Coached employee on correct procedures. **Warning**
12A-29-4
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 raw chicken nuggets over shrimp at black chest freezer next to 3CS. **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza dough mixer with accumulated food debris at back area of kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator during inspection and operator filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler training expired for Jean, Justipher, Isabel, and Hernan. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed two knives stored on soiled ledge of preparation table at front counter. **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled next to black chest feeezer. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield at lights next to bathrooms, and at light inside bathroom. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled, fan over 3CS soiled, reach-in cooler gaskets next to ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items boxes stored on floor at hallway. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meatballs and shredded cheese not covered at reach-in cooler next to ice machine and sliced cheese not covered at reach-in cooler next to bathroom. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on table next to black chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks at second floor. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at back of kitchen area where the 3CS is located and inside bathroom area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board next to pizza display unit. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container at back preparation area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed black chest freezer gaskets in disrepair next to 3CS. Also observed gaskets at units at front counter in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored under hand washing sink next to three compartments sink and plastic water bottles and plastic Gatorade bottles stored on floor at front counter and plastic soda bottles stored on floor at hallway. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at black chest freezer next to 3CS. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
16
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Lettuce at 47, cheese 48 f front service coolers. was Place inside of reaching cooler, Air temperature of 43 f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Pizza make station area.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top surfaces of pizza oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers throughout.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
43
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizzas on display at front counter utilized for 4 hours or less no written procedures. Provided to operator via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple missing tiles throughout food preparation areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout establishment soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Ham (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter double container, as per manager for less than 30 minutes prior. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer blade soiled with old food debris near restroom. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in handwashing sink at front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink near ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizzas on display at front counter utilized for 4 hours or less no written procedures. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed P doreelin and Ronald bienaime expired on 04-25-2024 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with grease. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table near pizza station. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple missing tiles throughout food preparation areas. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor under handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter and reach in freezer chest in upstairs storage areas **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic forks box stored on floor under pizza station counter. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese inside reach in cooler at front counter and by restroom area uncovered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout establishment soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation table near pizza station. **Warning**
21-12-4
20
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee placed bottle of soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of flour stored on floor in hall to restroom. Employee placed flour on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
86
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed a box of raw shelled eggs stored over bottles of "Sprite" inside reach in cooler, located across from kitchen mixer.
08A-11-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (48F - Cold Holding) located on shelving above three compartment sink, less than 4 hours. Employee placed fries into reach in cooler. Observed sliced ham (55F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of prep cooler, due to food item not placed directly into cooler unit, less than 4 hours. Employee removed and placed into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sausages stored on regular "Thank you" grocery bags located in chest freezer at kitchen area.
14-31-5
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. Emailed written procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice chute located at self service soda dispensing system, at customer dining area. Observed reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located at kitchen areas.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stain and damaged ceiling tiles located towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans/bowls not kept inverted located under kitchen counter.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic /box containers of oil stored on kitchen floor in front of ice machine and a bag of flour stored on kitchen floor next to mixer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum pans stored above kitchen microwave, not kept inverted. Employee began to invert aluminum pans. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at upstairs dry storage area. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of chicken wings (34F - holding at room temperature) and fries 48F - holding at room temperature) thawing at a room temperature of 76F, located on shelving above three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee removed and placed food items into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles and spray bottles containing oil and water not identified/labeled stored next to pizza oven, behind front counter.
02D-01-5
33
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on chest freezer and on reach in cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knifes stored between Electrical pipe and wall at kitchen.
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at kitchen soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag with frozen chicken wings on top of shelf thawing, Employee put chicken wings inside reach in co for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mario the Baker Downtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mario the Baker Downtown on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mario the Baker Downtown?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mario the Baker Downtown.
How does Mario the Baker Downtown compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mario the Baker Downtown most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mario the Baker Downtown's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mario the Baker Downtown have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mario the Baker Downtown 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 Mario the Baker Downtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mario the Baker Downtown is inspected around three times per year on average.
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