Vicky Bakery
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
52
Score
Vicky Bakery appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 17 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Palmetto Bay restaurant, which scores around 63. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a metal brush used with food. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk stored on the floor of the wall in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the wall and the preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at the front line. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
52
Nov 10, 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. Observed can opener soiled at the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed can opener soiled at the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed no employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at both reach in cooler next to griddle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed torn gaskets at both reach in cooler next to griddle. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed can opener soiled next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed can opener soiled next to three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
14-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
74
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
11 critical violations. 6 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 36 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee answering phone call and then continued handling food without washing hand first. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed washed oranges stored on the same dirty box at the front counter. **Warning**
08B-27-4
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 properly. Employee was coached. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately about 20 ants crawling on the wall behind the three compartment sink and approximately 15 crawling on prep table next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed crack egg inside prep table next to sauté station. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef pastries (105F - Hot Holding); croquettes (126F - Hot Holding), as per employee food was cooked less than 40 minutes ago. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of bleach stored above clean equipments by the three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at three compartment sink was +300ppm. Employee adjust sanitizer to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at the front counter. Chlorine was 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded beef no date marked inside reach in cooler at the front counter. As per employee beef was cooked 2 days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee did not know how to sanitize utensils at the front counter. Employee was coached. **Warning**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee did not know how to sanitize utensils. They were rinsing utensils after being sanitized. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at the kitchen area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to the exit door. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at the walk in cooler and next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed can opener soiled next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean equipments stored on a rusted and soiled rack next to three compartment sink and at the walk in cooler. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license no display. Last license displayed from 10/01/24 at the front counter. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple uncovered cups stored above preparation table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food not segregated from food served to public inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Cigarettes, cups,, purse, and keys store above preparation table and on a rack stored with clean utensils. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. **Warning**
22-54-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at both reach in cooler next to griddle. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed syrup container stored on the floor next to rotary oven. Employee stored syrup at least 6" inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine at the front counter. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife store between wall and prep table next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to the exit door. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food not cover in reach in cooler next to griddle. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the back of three compartment sink and by the mop sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
4
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license. License expired on October 1st 2024. Operator showed receipt from previous inspection and license was paid for. Validation number 248242152 Batch Trace number 6638611 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter where food preparation is being conducted not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at front counter soiled with debris. Observed vent in walk soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster with lid open. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed light at walk in freezer not illuminating sufficiently and properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
38-04-4
61
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
26
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the rice cooker observed cooked rice (125F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: During the callback inspection observed cooked rice 105F, as per employee for less than 2 hours, employee reheating rice. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed fish oil pills, Tylenol stored on a shelf above the preparation table next to the three compartment sink near food. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the Walking cooler observed Raw chicken stored over raw pork chorizo, sweet plantains. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the rice cooker observed cooked rice (125F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food. **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 - 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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large water bottle stored in the hand wash sink located in the front counter. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. For Noel Santos, Daniela Rodriguez, Daylin Gonzalez, working for over 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single Service cups, single service lid stored next to the hand sink exposed to splash. **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on the preparation table located next to the three compartment sink, employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's watch stored on the preparation table in the pastry area, prescription glasses stored in a container with a knife used to prepare food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. WIF has food debris on the floor. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Raw turkey stored on the walk in freezer floor . **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In the cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. WIF door gasket soiled with slime accumulation. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located in the preparation table by the office, interior soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.m **Warning**
21-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the sugar container located in the storage area. **Warning**
10-01-5
19
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored on shelves near the walk in cooler observed beef empanadas (88-112F - Hot Holding), as per employee for about an hour. Employee reheating food. On hot holding unit located at front counter observed ham, chicken croquettes (110-112F - Hot Holding); beef, cheese, chicken empanadas (110-112F - Cold Holding); cheese sticks (110-112F - Hot Holding); ham and cheese croissant (110-112F - Hot Holding), operator stated that food was held in this unit for less than 4 hours. Employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided big 6 handout to person in charge. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored in the hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. No proof of required state approved employee training provided for Noel Santos, Mario Llerena, Yenelys Cuentas, Tomas. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave stored on shelves next to hand sink located in the kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In the walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. For reach in cooler located by the coffee station at front counter. **Warning**
05-09-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vicky Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vicky Bakery on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vicky Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vicky Bakery.
How does Vicky Bakery compare to other restaurants in Palmetto Bay?
Vicky Bakery most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto Bay average of 63.
Has Vicky Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vicky Bakery have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vicky 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 Vicky Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vicky Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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