BE BAKERY EL ALMACEN
2745 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing jewelries when handling food.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the topping products . Employee fixed it. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water. Employee discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Employee marked the empanadas and the ham / cheese croissant immediately. As per employee empanadas from 12:30 pm and ham and cheese from 11:30 am, all less than 4 hrs . Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cup with no handle used to dispense granola. Ownership removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groove cutting board on cook line .
- 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored. Observed dipper well with no running water to flush food particles away. Scoop with gelato residue on it.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket not hung to dry properly. Manager removed mop from bucket and hung properly. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on back prep table no in sanitizer. Manager placed in sanitizer bucket immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw eggs and continue working with food without washing her hands. Employee was coached and washed her hands after it. Corrected On-Site
- 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no color chart for chlorine test kit.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Monica Zurita working at the establishment for more than 60 days without employee certificate training.
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed at time of inspection incomplete certification
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
1
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located in front of the prep sink in the kitchen)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon at 62 F left at ambient temperature for approximately 30 minutes as per employee. Employee stored it inside the freezer to lower the temperature immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired test kits ( chlorine and quart ) since 2021.
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elisa Cruz working since 9/2023.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to drop coffee leftover .
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ No certified manager present at the time of the inspection. Observed 6 employees present.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed missing employee agreements for 3 employees ( Magdalena, Maria Bartolini, Maria Orozco). Employees signed the documents . Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical inside spray bottle ( as per owner , sanitizer solution). Bottle was labeled . Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/9/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. Equipment located in front of the fruit processor and in the kitchen area.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed chia pudding,and fruit salad at the display for customer self service.Owner decided to marked the shelving as sample. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
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Phone: (305) 619-7882
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(177 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025