Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County

MILKY WAYS CEREAL BAR

17013 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
4 High Priority
Feb 20, 2026
City
Palmetto Bay
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

50-08-7

Detail 24386468

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

Detail 24386467

High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed 8 dozen of Cinnamon rolls prepared at home. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 24386473

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

Detail 24386469

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

Detail 24386466

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

32-04-4

Detail 24386470

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the unisex bathroom. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 24386476

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

Detail 24386477

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage at the front counter. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24386475

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

Detail 24386471

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24386474

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

Detail 24386472

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

14-55-4

Detail 24386465

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block in use to store knives. Warning

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

32-04-4

Detail 24066787

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the unisex bathroom.

36-32-5

Detail 24066788

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage at the front counter.

14-69-4

Detail 24066786

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located in the kitchen area.

10-07-4

Detail 24066784

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

Detail 24066785

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

Detail 24066789

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front counter.

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 23412963

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

Detail 23412965

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

36-02-5

Detail 23412964

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

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 23408191

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of advil stored above prep table. Employee moved to bottom shelf.

11-27-4

Detail 23408194

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

Detail 23408192

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

Detail 23408190

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.

14-69-4

Detail 23408193

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer in storage office.

33-16-4

Detail 23408196

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 23408189

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

Detail 23408195

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of bowls stored on floor of office.

36-02-5

Detail 23408197

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area.

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

53B-02-5

Detail 22758995

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

Detail 22758994

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

Detail 22758993

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

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22333107

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

Detail 22333104

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

Detail 22333103

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

Detail 22333108

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the hand wash sink located in the preparation area. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22333105

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

08B-47-4

Detail 22333106

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

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 21385976

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed to go bags stored in the hand sink located in the prep area.

08B-49-4

Detail 21385977

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee's container with cooked pasta in the reach in cooler located at front counter.

08B-47-4

Detail 21385975

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the front line observed containers with toppings stored on the floor underneath the toppings Table.

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 20321807

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

05-08-4

Detail 20321808

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

08B-38-4

Detail 20321806

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple toppings plastic containers stored on floor underneath front counter.

32-17-4

Detail 20321809

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.

21-12-4

Detail 20321810

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.