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MARIO THE BAKER DOWNTOWN INC

MARIO THE BAKER DOWNTOWN INC in MIAMI has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.8/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

43 W FLAGLER ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)

Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13511934

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10916684

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. Warning
23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled. Warning
51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks at second floor. Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at back of kitchen area where the 3CS is located and inside bathroom area. Warning
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board next to pizza display unit. Warning
12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container at back preparation area. Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed black chest freezer gaskets in disrepair next to 3CS. Also observed gaskets at units at front counter in disrepair. Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored under hand washing sink next to three compartments sink and plastic water bottles and plastic Gatorade bottles stored on floor at front counter and plastic soda bottles stored on floor at hallway. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at black chest freezer next to 3CS. Repeat Violation Warning
10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed two knives stored on soiled ledge of preparation table at front counter. Warning
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled next to black chest feeezer. Warning
38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield at lights next to bathrooms, and at light inside bathroom. Warning
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach-in cooler next to ice machine soiled, fan over 3CS soiled, reach-in cooler gaskets next to ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items boxes stored on floor at hallway. Warning
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meatballs and shredded cheese not covered at reach-in cooler next to ice machine and sliced cheese not covered at reach-in cooler next to bathroom. Warning
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on table next to black chest freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched garbage bin with gloves and not change gloves. Coached employee on correct procedures. Warning
08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken nuggets over shrimp at black chest freezer next to 3CS. Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza dough mixer with accumulated food debris at back area of kitchen. Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Warning
03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator during inspection and operator filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler training expired for Jean, Justipher, Isabel, and Hernan. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10754276

24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Pizza make station area.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top surfaces of pizza oven.
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers throughout.
21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Lettuce at 47, cheese 48 f front service coolers. was Place inside of reaching cooler, Air temperature of 43 f **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.
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.

Inspection Date: 3/11/2025

22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple missing tiles throughout food preparation areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout establishment soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizzas on display at front counter utilized for 4 hours or less no written procedures. Provided to operator via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter. Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with grease. Warning
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler at front counter. Warning
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 employee phone on preparation table near pizza station. Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station. Warning
36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple missing tiles throughout food preparation areas. Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor under handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter and reach in freezer chest in upstairs storage areas Warning
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. Warning
25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic forks box stored on floor under pizza station counter. Warning
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese inside reach in cooler at front counter and by restroom area uncovered. Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout establishment soiled. Warning
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation table near pizza station. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Ham (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter double container, as per manager for less than 30 minutes prior. Warning
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 to operator via email. Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer blade soiled with old food debris near restroom. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in handwashing sink at front counter. Warning
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink near ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizzas on display at front counter utilized for 4 hours or less no written procedures. Provided to operator via email. Warning
53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed P doreelin and Ronald bienaime expired on 04-25-2024 Warning

Inspection Date: 2/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8599853

08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of flour stored on floor in hall to restroom. Employee placed flour on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee placed bottle of soap at sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340819

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stain and damaged ceiling tiles located towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation
24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans/bowls not kept inverted located under kitchen counter.
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.
08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic /box containers of oil stored on kitchen floor in front of ice machine and a bag of flour stored on kitchen floor next to mixer.
25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum pans stored above kitchen microwave, not kept inverted. Employee began to invert aluminum pans. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at upstairs dry storage area. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of chicken wings (34F - holding at room temperature) and fries 48F - holding at room temperature) thawing at a room temperature of 76F, located on shelving above three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee removed and placed food items into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles and spray bottles containing oil and water not identified/labeled stored next to pizza oven, behind front counter.
14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sausages stored on regular "Thank you" grocery bags located in chest freezer at kitchen area.
08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed a box of raw shelled eggs stored over bottles of "Sprite" inside reach in cooler, located across from kitchen mixer.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (48F - Cold Holding) located on shelving above three compartment sink, less than 4 hours. Employee placed fries into reach in cooler. Observed sliced ham (55F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of prep cooler, due to food item not placed directly into cooler unit, less than 4 hours. Employee removed and placed into reach in cooler. **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. Emailed written procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice chute located at self service soda dispensing system, at customer dining area. Observed reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located at kitchen areas.
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Additional Information

Contact Information

Phone: (305) 438-0228

Website: https://www.mariothebakerpizza.com/

Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)

(334 reviews)

Price Level

Opening Hours

Monday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Tuesday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Wednesday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Thursday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Friday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Sunday:10:30 AM – 12:00 AM

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Features

✓ Meal Takeaway

✓ Meal Delivery

✓ Restaurant

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Restaurant Features

Serves Wine

Lunch

Dinner

Takeout

Delivery

Dine-in

Wheelchair Accessible

Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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