Collab Kitchen - Marlos BBQ Pit

19925 Nw 2 Ave Unit 1, Miami Gardens, FL 33169

American

Last inspected: Feb 28, 2023

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Collab Kitchen - Marlos BBQ Pit is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 28, 2023. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 28, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Collab Kitchen - Marlos BBQ Pit's 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 28, 2023

Complaint Full

4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the reach in cooler nearby the cook line.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

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

05-08-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the prep area behind the reach in cooler and hot heat box and by the cook line dust on the walls above the hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-27-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Ceiling and ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.

36-34-5

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, charger, car key, and a small speaker stored on a shelf with seasonings. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping and serving food to customers without a beard guard.

13-04-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath all cooking equipment and food equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By the cook line nearby the threefold compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline by the three compartment sink: bread warmer with reach in cooler blocking the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed the bug zapper installed above the service window by the front counter.

35B-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Collab Kitchen - Marlos BBQ Pit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Collab Kitchen - Marlos BBQ Pit on file is from Feb 28, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Collab Kitchen - Marlos BBQ Pit?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Collab Kitchen - Marlos BBQ Pit.

How does Collab Kitchen - Marlos BBQ Pit compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?

Collab Kitchen - Marlos BBQ Pit most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.

Has Collab Kitchen - Marlos BBQ Pit's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Collab Kitchen - Marlos BBQ Pit have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Collab Kitchen - Marlos BBQ Pit 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.

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