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BAIA BLU

Food safety records indicate BAIA BLU in MIAMI has 7 inspections with a 2.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

3176 Commodore Plaza
Miami, Florida, 33133
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/11/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13554249

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 6 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed for plates on top shelf at cook line.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at dish area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep table utensils in standing water of 82F.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler trays of lasagna stored uncovered. Repeat Violation
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed for cook line hood filters.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at fish display area, raw salmon container stored over containers of shredded artichoke. Operator removed and stored onto lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours from walk in cooler.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed for hand sink at dish area blocked by dishes.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed for hand sink at seafood display area used as dump sink.

12/22/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13554985

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 25-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: At time of callback inspection observed still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster and clam tags. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**

10/21/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13554036

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 1 basic

  • 25-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: At time of callback inspection observed still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster and clam tags. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 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. Observed none available for chlorine sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 at outdoor patio area a bar with reach in coolers, ice bin and hand wash sink added to establishment plans with no updated plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: At time of callback inspection observed at outdoor patio area a bar with reach in coolers, ice bin and hand wash sink added to establishment plans with no updated plan review. **Time Extended**

10/20/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10870345

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 4 int, 7 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a stored container of salt. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer package of octopus and container of fish stored on floor. Warning
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed next to ice machine. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven doors. Operator removed. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler containers of tomato sauce stored uncovered. Warning
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar counter. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed at seafood/oyster preparation area of establishment approximately 20+ live, small flying insects flying and landing on prep table and coolers, fish, shrimp and oysters stored in ice display, walls, hand sink and cabinets in area. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at seafood/oyster preparation area of establishment approximately 20+ live, small flying insects flying and landing on prep table and coolers, fish, shrimp and oysters stored in ice display, walls, hand sink and cabinets in area. Operator removed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster and clam tags. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none available for chlorine sanitizer. Warning
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 at outdoor patio area a bar with reach in coolers, ice bin and hand wash sink added to establishment plans with no updated plan review. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to ice machine. Warning

8/4/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10847083

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and shrimp stored over cooked lasagna at prep line reach in cooler. Observed raw shrimp and calamari stored over cooked lasagna at cook line reach in cooler. Chef began to store correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over raw fish items at cook line reach in cooler. Chef removed to correct items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Still observed not maintained. **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for all shell stock tags, mussels clams and oysters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Still observed. **Time Extended**

5/27/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10737011

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 6 int

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and shrimp stored over cooked lasagna at prep line reach in cooler. Observed raw shrimp and calamari stored over cooked lasagna at cook line reach in cooler. Chef began to store correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over raw fish items at cook line reach in cooler. Chef removed to correct items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for all shell stock tags, mussels clams and oysters. Warning
  • 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. Observed none available for employee Smaldone Bartolomeo. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packing of octopus, salmon, branzino and seabass seafood items with an approved plan. Warning
  • 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with poster, operator displayed at entrance of restaurant. Corrected On-Site Warning

12/6/2024· 1y 4mo ago

1 int, 1 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign posted at bar hand wash sink.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at barb hand wash sink.

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(130 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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