Milky Ways Cereal Bar
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Milky Ways Cereal Bar has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Milky Ways Cereal Bar's latest score of 82 sits above the Palmetto Bay average of 63. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the front counter.
29-49-6
82
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 8 dozen of Cinnamon rolls prepared at home. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee was not sanitizing utensils. Employee was coached how to sanitize utensils. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed 8 dozen of Cinnamon rolls prepared at home. **Warning**
01A-03-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. Observed a cafe place is operating at this establishment for about 1 month ago. **Warning**
50-08-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the unisex bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth at preparation are at the back. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage at the front counter. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed opened water bottles and car key stored above cookies. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block in use to store knives. **Warning**
14-55-4
33
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the unisex bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage at the front counter.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located in the kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop inside standing water at 84°F at the front counter.
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights I. Food preparation area missing the proper shield at the front counter.
38-07-4
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no form or kit, inspector emailed form to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed no kit or form printed at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no form on site, inspector provided form to operator for future use. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed no form agreement provided at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen area at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
78
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Sara Diaz, Veronica Reyes, Marla Apraricio, Cathia Madria working for over 60 day not certified. **Warning**
53B-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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the hand wash sink located in the preparation area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand was sink located in the preparation area no hot running water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the front counter right underneath the toppings table plastic storage containers with serials not 6 inches off the floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
58
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Milky Ways Cereal Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Milky Ways Cereal Bar on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Milky Ways Cereal Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Milky Ways Cereal Bar.
How does Milky Ways Cereal Bar compare to other restaurants in Palmetto Bay?
Milky Ways Cereal Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Palmetto Bay average of 63.
Has Milky Ways Cereal Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Milky Ways Cereal Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Milky Ways Cereal Bar 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 Milky Ways Cereal Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Milky Ways Cereal Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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