CAO BAKERY AND CAFE
1420 ALTON ROAD, BAY 1420-1422
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the end of the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the end of the front counter. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood and hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood and hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the end of the front counter.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open coffee cut with coffee on top of a cutting board at the cook line. The manager removed the cup. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a cutting board at the cook line. The manager removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between to reach in coolers at the cook line. The manager removed the knives. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood and hood filters soiled.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook cracked open two eggs removed her gloves and put on new gloves without washing her hands.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a green bucket in the hand washing sink at the front counter. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5: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. The manager couldn't locate the food handler certificates for the following employees; Gisele Olivera, Gerardo tellez ,yuniesby molinet,lidia blnaco .
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a squeeze bottle at the hand washing sink with a green liquid not labeled. The manager labeled it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
0
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: 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/ **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: 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. **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 4 spray bottles over the triple sink with different liquids not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 4 spray bottles over the triple sink with different liquids not labeled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed an employee washing and rinsing dishes without using the third sink to sanitize. I brought it the person in charges attention and she set up the sanitizer sink and had the employee sanitize the perviously clean dishes. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the kitchen entrance.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty water bottle in the upright cooler at the kitchen entrance.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (105F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (105F - Hot Holding). As per the manager the items were placed on line approximately two hours ago. The manager discarded the items.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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/
- 53B-01-5: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.
- 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. Asperger's person in charge Fernanda is still employed.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 4 spray bottles over the triple sink with different liquids not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs on the oven door.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two commercially processed bags with beef in a sink with no running water. The preparation cook turned on the water. Corrected On-Site
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook leave the cook line go to help an employee lift the trash bag out of the container and put on gloves no hand washing.
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed liquid egg whites over milk in the walk-in cooler.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 3 stacks of eggs on a prep table. As per the cook the eggs were put there approximately one hour ago. The cook put the eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook crack eggs and touched bread. The manager coached him and threw away the bread. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled at the cook line.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes in the sink at the cook line.
- 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed in the men's restroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The manager removed it.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom. The manager brought a sign. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty plate in the sink being washed.
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Phone: (305) 397-8002
Website: https://www.caobakerycafe.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
(461 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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✓ Cafe
✓ Bakery
✓ Store
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Lunch
Takeout
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025