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BAKU CAFE

BAKU CAFE in SUNNY ISLES BEACH has 2 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

17080 COLLINS AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10880739

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw branzino bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in walk in cooler.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food on floor in walk in freezer, cases of potato's on floor in kitchen area and buckets/containers of food on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Observed straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Observed employee touching raw salmon to plate for customer then began preparing ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Advised Chef and he instructed employee to wash hands and change gloves. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Observed raw shell eggs being stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Advised that all foods are to be maintained at proper temperature.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Observed various raw fish stored over various ready-to-eat foods in walk in freezer. Advised that all foods are to be maintained at proper temperature.
  • 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/
  • 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bathrooms.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw salmon, raw tuna, caviar, and poached eggs. However menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • 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. Emailed poster to operator to print.

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed raw pork stored in hand washing sink in prep area. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(556 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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