Mia's Cuisine and Bakery
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
23
Score
Mia's Cuisine and Bakery has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Mia's Cuisine and Bakery was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up two times.
Mia's Cuisine and Bakery's latest score of 23 falls below the Margate average of 80. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor mixing Doug machine, soiled head. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed same. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Two ceiling tiles having water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food contact shelves in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Ceiling, corder between dishwasher and hand wash sink. Kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed five ceiling lights not working above food prep area in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
74
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed Raw fish stored over plastic container of orange soda in Frigidaire reach in
08A-11-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Expired on December 1 2024
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on the floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked turkey 31F , cooked fish 21F, cooked chicken 31F in containers sitting out on prep table at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on the employee bathroom floor and kitchen floor
42-01-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line spice rack shelves
14-05-4
47
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Dippin dots reach in cooler- Employee food stored with restaurant cooked chicken, cooked turkey, and cooked goat. Employee removed food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
86
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three door cooler in kitchen at cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding), Manager moved items to reach in freezer and called for maintenance
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
64
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink, operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
86
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mia's Cuisine and Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mia's Cuisine and Bakery on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mia's Cuisine and Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mia's Cuisine and Bakery.
How does Mia's Cuisine and Bakery compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Mia's Cuisine and Bakery most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.
Has Mia's Cuisine and Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mia's Cuisine and Bakery have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mia's Cuisine and 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 Mia's Cuisine and Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mia's Cuisine and Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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