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MILKY WAYS CEREAL BAR

MILKY WAYS CEREAL BAR located in PALMETTO BAY has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

17013 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33157
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/20/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13636691

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 1 int, 8 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the unisex bathroom. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth at preparation are at the back. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage at the 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 opened water bottles and car key stored above cookies. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front counter. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block in use to store knives. Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. Observed a cafe place is operating at this establishment for about 1 month ago. Warning
  • 01A-03-4:High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed 8 dozen of Cinnamon rolls prepared at home. Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee was not sanitizing utensils. Employee was coached how to sanitize utensils. Warning
  • 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 8 dozen of Cinnamon rolls prepared at home. 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

9/25/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10888018

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the unisex bathroom.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage at the front counter.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located in the kitchen area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop inside standing water at 84°F at the front counter.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights I. Food preparation area missing the proper shield at the front counter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front counter.

12/10/2024· 1y 3mo ago

2 int, 1 basic

  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen area at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no form or kit, inspector emailed form to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed no kit or form printed at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 no form on site, inspector provided form to operator for future use. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed no form agreement provided at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**

12/9/2024· 1y 3mo ago

1 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer in storage office.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with crumbs.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of bowls stored on floor of office.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of advil stored above prep table. Employee moved to bottom shelf.
  • 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. Observed no form or kit, inspector emailed form to operator.
  • 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 no form on site, inspector provided form to operator for future use. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink in kitchen area with no hot water; water 77F.

3/28/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8514610

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int

  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Sara Diaz, Veronica Reyes, Marla Apraricio, Cathia Madria working for over 60 day not certified. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: During the callback inspection there was noon proof of employee training. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the hand wash sink located in the preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand was sink located in the preparation area no hot running water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: During the callback inspection no hot water provided at hand sink located in the back kitchen. Admin Complaint

10/2/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8384214

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the front counter right underneath the toppings table plastic storage containers with serials not 6 inches off the floor. 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. Warning
  • 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. Sara Diaz, Veronica Reyes, Marla Apraricio, Cathia Madria working for over 60 day not certified. 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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the hand wash sink located in the preparation area. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand was sink located in the preparation area no hot running water. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(240 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:2:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:2:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:2:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:2:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:2:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Store

Restaurant Features

Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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