What is Cao Bakery & Cafe's health inspection score?

Cao Bakery & Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 37 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cao Bakery & Cafe last inspected?

Cao Bakery & Cafe was last inspected on March 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cao Bakery & Cafe have?

Cao Bakery & Cafe has 71 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cao Bakery & Cafe safe to eat at?

Cao Bakery & Cafe has a safety score of 37/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Cao Bakery & Cafe serve?

Cao Bakery & Cafe serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cao Bakery & Cafe

Name: Cao Bakery & Cafe
Address: 16701 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, Palmetto Bay, 33157
Rating: 37

16701 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, Palmetto Bay

Last Inspected: 3/3/2026

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0Poor

American•South Miami

Ranked #167 of 210 in South MiamiBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Mar 3, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

10.1

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

11x

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-76

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 24/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (37/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

16701 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Feb

Nov 2025

2 inspections

11 high priority

7 intermediate

23 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Mar

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Routine - Food4 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

3 Med7 Basic

10 total3 risk factors

71/100inspection score

−68 pts

High Priority (4)

−60 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Basic (4)

−8 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
23Nonfood-contact surfaces not clean−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2

Base deductions−68 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

1 Med4 Basic

5 total3 risk factors

87/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (3)

−40 pts

03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holdingRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

11 High6 Med19 Basic

36 total7 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−223 pts

High Priority (7)

−170 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or above(2x)Risk Factor−20
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(4x)Risk Factor−40
03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holdingRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(5x)Risk Factor−50

Intermediate (4)

−25 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (8)

−28 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(4x)−8
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained(2x)−4
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current(2x)−4

Base deductions−223 pts

Risk factor bonus (7× +5)−35 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Routine Inspection

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

24No/inadequate thermometer−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
38Insects/rodents present−2
50Single-service items reused−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−35 pts

Jan 23

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−7 pts

Aug 22

Routine Inspection

1 High4 Med5 Basic

10 total

60/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
11Food from unapproved source−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
50Single-service items reused−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−50 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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