Bakalo in Miami Beach

Last inspected:

959 W Ave Ste 3, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Overview

BAKALO in Miami Beach has been cited for 56 violations across 10 inspections since December 2022, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 5 of 10 inspections, and food contact surface violations were cited in 4 inspections, indicating recurring management gaps in two critical areas. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on August 11, 2025 documented 9 violations including employee health policy and food contact surface issues, resulting in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition. A prior inspection on April 19, 2024 issued a Warning for 8 violations including improper hand washing and shell stock requirements.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

11Inspections
66Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Bakalo in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.71 violations / inspection 6.71 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Bakalo in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Bakalo in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bakalo in Miami Beach last inspected?
Bakalo in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 24, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Bakalo in Miami Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Bakalo in Miami Beach are: Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Bakalo in Miami Beach had?
Bakalo in Miami Beach has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bakalo in Miami Beach find?
Bakalo in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on June 24, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Bakalo in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
No, Bakalo in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.

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