Cao Bakery and Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
64
Score
Cao Bakery And Cafe, located at 1420 Alton Road, Bay 1420-1422, Miami Beach, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on January 26, 2026. This inspection identified two major and five minor violations, including issues with securing carbon dioxide/helium tanks and a hole in the drywall. The facility has a history of mostly high-risk inspections over its ten recorded visits.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a pink liquid not labeled. The manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the end of the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed by the rice cooker. The manager moved the cups. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two squares cut out of the dry wall by the service sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled across from the cook top.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
64
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); as per the manager the eggs were put on line approximately one hour ago. The manager added more ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed three shopping bags full off bread in the walk-in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed where the missing tiles are in front of the triple sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two missing tiles in front of the triple sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled throughout the kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the end of the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
47
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the end of the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the end of the front counter. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood and hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood and hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook cracked open two eggs removed her gloves and put on new gloves without washing her hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a green bucket in the hand washing sink at the front counter. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. The manager couldn't locate the food handler certificates for the following employees; Gisele Olivera, Gerardo tellez ,yuniesby molinet,lidia blnaco .
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a squeeze bottle at the hand washing sink with a green liquid not labeled. The manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between to reach in coolers at the cook line. The manager removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood and hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a cutting board at the cook line. The manager removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open coffee cut with coffee on top of a cutting board at the cook line. The manager removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the end of the front counter.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
45
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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 2024-09-20: 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/ **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 4 spray bottles over the triple sink with different liquids not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 4 spray bottles over the triple sink with different liquids not labeled. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
67
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (105F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (105F - Hot Holding). As per the manager the items were placed on line approximately two hours ago. The manager discarded the items.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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/
53A-05-6
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.
53B-01-5
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. Asperger's person in charge Fernanda is still employed.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 4 spray bottles over the triple sink with different liquids not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty water bottle in the upright cooler at the kitchen entrance.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed an employee washing and rinsing dishes without using the third sink to sanitize. I brought it the person in charges attention and she set up the sanitizer sink and had the employee sanitize the perviously clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the kitchen entrance.
23-03-4
33
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
32
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
67
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty plate in the sink being washed.
31A-11-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom. The manager brought a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The manager removed it.
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
47
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup to Manager.
11-27-4
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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to Manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing chlorine, not labeled, stored near front counter. Employee labeled spray bottle of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located inside walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer placed inside reach in cooler, was for measuring ambient temperatures for hot holding, at cooler unit located across from kitchen cookline.
05-09-4
67
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil, water, mojo marinade and liquid butter at cookline, not identified. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
90
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