Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

BAKALO

959 W AVE STE 3, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Aug 11, 2025
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 23944888

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentils at cook line no date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours prior.

22-20-5

Detail 23944890

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-09-4

Detail 23944889

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02B-01-5

Detail 23373475

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Greek ceviche on the menu. As per the chef the fish is served raw. The owner put an asterisk next to the item on the menus. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23373473

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of salt. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23373476

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container of cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen. The chef put it on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23373474

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles and large plastic containers not labeled throughout the kitchen. The chef labeled the containers. Corrected On-Site

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02B-01-5

Detail 22934709

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Greek ceviche and sea bass carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager the items are severed raw. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Greek ceviche and sea bass carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager the items are severed raw. Time Extended

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

22-49-4

Detail 22818561

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the front counter dish machine at 0.00ppms. The manager told the bartender to use the dish machine in the kitchen. Corrective Action Taken

12A-07-5

Detail 22818560

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the prep cook come from the outside and out on gloves without washing her hands.

08A-04-5

Detail 22818564

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in the upright cooler across from the mop sink. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22818562

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Greek ceviche and sea bass carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager the items are severed raw.

53B-01-5

Detail 22818568

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. Obtained the following employees who have been employed for more than 60 days working; Chris,and Irma. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22818566

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a cutting at the cook line. The manager discarded the water bottle. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22818567

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 87° F. The chef poured out the water. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22818565

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. The manager put up a sign. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22818563

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mop. Corrected On-Site

Oct 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 22395199

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 22395203

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. Provided owner with cleanup procedures via email. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 22395200

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 hand washing sink removed from an area that was used in the past for food preparation by the previous establishment. Area is being used for storage and no food preparation is being done there now.

36-36-4

Detail 22395201

Basic - Ceiling tile missing at storage area.

14-17-4

Detail 22395202

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at storage area.