BAIA BLU

Name: BAIA BLU
Address: 3176 COMMODORE PLAZA, MIAMI, FL, 33133, US
Rating: 38.4

3176 COMMODORE PLAZA, MIAMI, FL 33133

License #2334072

38.4 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 15, 2026 · 9 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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BAIA BLU in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 38.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 52 total violations — 10 critical, 23 major, 19 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for mussel, clam and oyster tags.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw shrimp stored over cheddar soup. Operator removed.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed valve turned off at hand sink next to dish washer.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of flour.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed vent pipe in walk in freezer leaking.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink with food remnants inside.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Operator attempted to pay during inspection.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed for mussel, clam and oyster tags.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a stored container of salt.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer package of octopus and container of fish stored on floor.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed next to ice machine.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven doors. Operator removed.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler containers of tomato sauce stored uncovered.
[25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar counter.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed at seafood/oyster preparation area of establishment approximately 20+ live, small flying insects flying and landing on prep table and coolers, fish, shrimp and oysters stored in ice display, walls, hand sink and cabinets in area.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at seafood/oyster preparation area of establishment approximately 20+ live, small flying insects flying and landing on prep table and coolers, fish, shrimp and oysters stored in ice display, walls, hand sink and cabinets in area. Operator removed to discard.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster and clam tags.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none available for chlorine sanitizer.
[51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at outdoor patio area a bar with reach in coolers, ice bin and hand wash sink added to establishment plans with no updated plan review.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to ice machine.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and shrimp stored over cooked lasagna at prep line reach in cooler. Observed raw shrimp and calamari stored over cooked lasagna at cook line reach in cooler. Chef began to store correctly.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over raw fish items at cook line reach in cooler. Chef removed to correct items.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for all shell stock tags, mussels clams and oysters.
[53B-01-5] 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. Observed none available for employee Smaldone Bartolomeo.
[11-26-1] 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.
[03G-50-1] Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packing of octopus, salmon, branzino and seabass seafood items with an approved plan.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with poster, operator displayed at entrance of restaurant.