MARIO THE BAKER DOWNTOWN INC

Name: MARIO THE BAKER DOWNTOWN INC
Address: 43 W FLAGLER ST, MIAMI, FL, 33130, US
Rating: 58.1

43 W FLAGLER ST, MIAMI, FL 33130

License #2330501

58.1 Grade F / 100

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MARIO THE BAKER DOWNTOWN INC in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 58.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 61 total violations — 4 critical, 13 major, 44 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 4, 2026 shows 17 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 11 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding)on prep table at prep area, as per employee less than two hours.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pre cooked chicken wings thawing on shelf over three compartment sink.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives stored in between conduit and wall at prep table.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at front counter reach in cooler torn and in poor condition.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go items stored on the floor at dry storage area on second floor.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at front counter by pizza station floor to.e broken.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter reach in cooler and shelves heavily soiled with food debris.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed at front counter cases of water bottles and soda stored on the floor.
[53B-15-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed at warewashing area, dishwasher unaware of proper ppm for chlorine sanitizer. Coached employee on proper level.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep area soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of oven at prep area soiled with old grease debris.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of smaller microwave soiled with food debris.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in reach in cooler at prep area a container with no handle used to scoop tomato sauce.
[53A-05-6] 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/ Observed four employees during inspection without a certified food manager present. Manager arrived during inspection.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strip.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed at prep table probe thermometer soiled.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at prep area soiled with dust debris.

Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items boxes stored on floor at hallway.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at back of kitchen area where the 3CS is located and inside bathroom area.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield at lights next to bathrooms, and at light inside bathroom.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza dough mixer with accumulated food debris at back area of kitchen.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed black chest freezer gaskets in disrepair next to 3CS. Also observed gaskets at units at front counter in disrepair.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled, fan over 3CS soiled, reach-in cooler gaskets next to ice machine soiled.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled next to black chest feeezer.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board next to pizza display unit.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers throughout establishment.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks at second floor.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at black chest freezer next to 3CS.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled, fan over 3CS soiled, reach-in cooler gaskets next to ice machine soiled.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items boxes stored on floor at hallway.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at back of kitchen area where the 3CS is located and inside bathroom area.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed two knives stored on soiled ledge of preparation table at front counter.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on table next to black chest freezer.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield at lights next to bathrooms, and at light inside bathroom.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at black chest freezer next to 3CS.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed meatballs and shredded cheese not covered at reach-in cooler next to ice machine and sliced cheese not covered at reach-in cooler next to bathroom.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container at back preparation area.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza dough mixer with accumulated food debris at back area of kitchen.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks at second floor.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator during inspection and operator filled out form during inspection.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler training expired for Jean, Justipher, Isabel, and Hernan.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed black chest freezer gaskets in disrepair next to 3CS. Also observed gaskets at units at front counter in disrepair.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers throughout establishment.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled next to black chest feeezer.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken nuggets over shrimp at black chest freezer next to 3CS.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched garbage bin with gloves and not change gloves. Coached employee on correct procedures.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board next to pizza display unit.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored under hand washing sink next to three compartments sink and plastic water bottles and plastic Gatorade bottles stored on floor at front counter and plastic soda bottles stored on floor at hallway.

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