Food by Maries

2343 Nw 63 St, Miami, FL 33147
American
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Food by Maries three times, with records going back to 2024. On Oct 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Food by Maries' 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); Manager added water to dilute ppm - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
41-15-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach and water not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on top preparation table. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking utensils not inverted inside plastic container on top preparation table. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
64
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink. Manager displayed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
82
Dec 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Food by Maries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Food by Maries on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Food by Maries compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Food by Maries most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Food by Maries' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Food by Maries have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Food by Maries means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.