BAKU CAFE

Name: BAKU CAFE
Address: 17080 COLLINS AVE, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, 33160, US
Rating: 0

17080 COLLINS AVE, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL 33160

License #2330729

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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September 28, 2026 · 13 findings · 3 critical

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BAKU CAFE in SUNNY ISLES BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 72 total violations — 12 critical, 12 major, 48 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[24-05-4] Clean plastic containers not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[08A-04-5] Observed Raw shell eggs stored over or with unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Advised chef and rearranged.
[08B-38-4] Observed various Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and in dry storage area.
[08A-05-6] Observed raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Advised manager and he removed.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses. Chef removed.
[14-01-5] Observed Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to tray of seasoning stored in front on sink.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Advised manager that device must be removed.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for container of cut vegetables. Chef removed.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar on floor; no label.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on breakfast menu; eggs Benedict and smoked salmon items not marked. As per operator, new breakfast menus have been ordered.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage closet; sugar, rice and water on floor. Observed multiple soups on floor in walk in freezer. Observed cases of oil and onions on floor outside of walk in freezer.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in across oven and stove.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnets soiled. Observed interior of blending machine at bar soiled.
[35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 live flies under prep sink and in case of has avocados in back of kitchen. Observed 4 live flies above crepe maker and slicer, on wall and insect device. Observed 2 live flies outside of walk in freezer above cases of tomato and onion. Observed 7 live flies on clean dishes and wall in warewash area. Observed 3 live flies in bar area, under counter equipment.
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 50 + dead flies in control device above crepe maker. Observed 13 dead flies on outlet above crepe maker. Employees removed machine and began to clean.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line.
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed crepe maker in kitchen not stored or used under hood system.
[11-27-4] 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 provided via email.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. Observed on knife magnets.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at bar blocked by basket.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in warewash, cook line, and outside of walk in freezer.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in dry storage area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
[08B-18-4] Observed on dry food racks, multiple cans of food with cigarette ash.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of cooler in prep area.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over crepe maker and slicer.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar on floor; no label.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on breakfast menu; eggs Benedict and smoked salmon items not marked. As per operator, new breakfast menus have been ordered.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door; chef removed during inspection.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at kitchen handsink at entrance.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. Observed on knife magnets.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooler in prep: babaganoush (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); feta (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator, cooler was on defrost.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef kabobs over tortillas. Chef corrected order during inspection.
[12A-14-4] Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee blow nose and then begin to put gloves on without handwash.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of cooler in prep area.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in dry storage area.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Advil on shelf above croutons next to glasses. Chef removed during inspection.
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed crepe maker in kitchen not stored or used under hood system.
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 50 + dead flies in control device above crepe maker. Observed 13 dead flies on outlet above crepe maker. Employees removed machine and began to clean.
[35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 live flies under prep sink and in case of has avocados in back of kitchen. Observed 4 live flies above crepe maker and slicer, on wall and insect device. Observed 2 live flies outside of walk in freezer above cases of tomato and onion. Observed 7 live flies on clean dishes and wall in warewash area. Observed 3 live flies in bar area, under counter equipment.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw lamb. Chef corrected order during inspection.
[11-27-4] 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 provided via email.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnets soiled. Observed interior of blending machine at bar soiled.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cooler handle soiled across oven.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in across oven and stove.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at bar blocked by basket.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in warewash, cook line, and outside of walk in freezer.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane on counter with lemon. Chef removed during inspection.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage closet; sugar, rice and water on floor. Observed multiple soups on floor in walk in freezer. Observed cases of oil and onions on floor outside of walk in freezer.
[08B-18-4] Observed on dry food racks, multiple cans of food with cigarette ash.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over crepe maker and slicer.