CARACAS BAKERY
7283 BISCAYNE BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on cutting board across cook line.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly identified and segregated inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bakery prep area. Employee placed scoop handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed stack of bread not protected from contamination on hallway. Employee covered products. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee drink water with gloves on and then proceeded to engage in food preparation without changing gloves. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris across cook line.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand sink at bakery station.
- 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/ Observed 4+ engaging in food preparation without a manager present. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bakery station. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to washing area. Also at bakery station. Operator provided dish soap.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 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 2024-09-25: 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor at front counter.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting board across cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan at kitchen heavily soiled.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board across cook line.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour inside plastic container at dough station. Also observed matcha inside glass container without label at front counter.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes inside reach in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (63F - Cold Holding); egg fritata (63F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (62F - Cold Holding); spring mix (79F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for approximately 1.5 hrs.
- 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/
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100 ppm operator changed it out. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bucket on sanitizer in sink, operator moved it Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 2024-03-25: Still observed no certified Manager present. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink in preparation table at bakery station, employee removed during inspection.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at bakery station.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread on plastic container stored on floor at the front counter. Observed raw shell eggs cases stored on walk in cooler floor.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located at the back of kitchen, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at bakery station.
- 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 in flour and yeast container at bakery station, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified with a common name at bakery station.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (48F - Hot Holding) in reach in cooler. As per employee less than 30 minutes, employee moved to reach in cooler interior. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4: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 form during inspection.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside HWS at kitchen area, also at bakery station, employee removed during inspection.
- 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.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided form during inspection.
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed in HWS at preparation area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).