Caracas Bakery
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
39
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Caracas Bakery stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Caracas Bakery's latest score of 39 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cream cheese pastry, ham and cheese cachito, turkey and cheese cachito without time mark at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator properly time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs (45F - Cold Holding)next to cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed 2 stacks of bread on hallway heading to bathroom not covered from contamination. Operator moved to bakery area.
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with food debris across cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dumped ice inside hand sink at kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written plan was not provided. Discussed and provided to operator via email. Operator printed and filled form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling at storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at back bakery prep area.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor at back bakery prep area.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at back bakery prep area. Operator placed handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
39
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter connected no vacuum breaker at mop sink by three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw smoked salmon not identified as a raw in the menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Still Observed raw smoked salmon not identified as a raw in the menu. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by three compartment sink, bakery station hand sink and front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed no soap at hand sink by three compartment sink, bakery station hand sink and front counter. Employee provided. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch at bakery station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of milk and cases of oranges stored on floor across walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed flour container stored on floor by walk in cooler and orange boxes. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored at prep table at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
61
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter connected no vacuum breaker at mop sink by three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee discarded gloves leave kitchen to answer phone, enter kitchen and proceed to put gloves on. Coached employee to wash hands before put new gloves. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a coffee cup stored inside hand sink by three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw smoked salmon not identified as a raw in the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by three compartment sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by three compartment sink, bakery station hand sink and front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed ham and cheese sandwich stored on display with time but no written procedures. Manager printed and complete form and signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink container stored on prep table near coffee machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean trays stored on floor by bakery station. Employee took trays to three compartment sink to be clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-07-4
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 scoop handle touching the flour at bakery area. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink coffee station. Observed no sign at hand sink by bakery station. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee container stored inside reach in cooler near oven by front counter across cashier. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in hand sink by bakery station. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored at prep table at kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with water not labeled at bakery station. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored above ice machine. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of milk and cases of oranges stored on floor across walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch at bakery station. **Warning**
13-07-4
26
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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**
08B-02-4
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.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris across cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand sink at bakery station.
31A-11-4
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**
53A-05-6
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-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to washing area. Also at bakery station. Operator provided dish soap.
31B-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bakery prep area. Employee placed scoop handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
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.
08B-49-4
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.
12B-07-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
35
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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**
53A-05-6
90
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
03A-02-5
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.
08A-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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor at front counter.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting board across cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan at kitchen heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board across cook line.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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.
02D-01-5
50
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bucket on sanitizer in sink, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
70
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
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.
31A-11-4
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 - 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.
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed in HWS at preparation area.
31B-06-4
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.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located at the back of kitchen, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at bakery station.
10-17-4
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**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area.
21-09-4
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.
02D-01-5
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.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at bakery station.
13-03-4
32
Nov 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caracas Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caracas Bakery on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caracas Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Caracas Bakery.
How does Caracas Bakery compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Caracas Bakery most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Caracas Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Caracas Bakery have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Caracas Bakery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Caracas Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caracas Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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