Makana Kava Gastrobar

12009 Nw 7 Ave, North Miami, FL 33168

Other

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Makana Kava Gastrobar has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Compared to the broader North Miami restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink. PIC provided it. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.

22-20-5

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sushi rice no time market.

01B-19-5

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. See stop sale. Sushi rice no time mark.

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Plastic container with garlic butter held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. FORM WAS PROVIDED TO OPERATOR. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.

22-16-4

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Missing hand washing sink by triple sink in kitchen area. **Warning**

31A-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Makana Kava Gastrobar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Makana Kava Gastrobar on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Makana Kava Gastrobar compare to other restaurants in North Miami?

Makana Kava Gastrobar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Miami average of 80.

Has Makana Kava Gastrobar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Makana Kava Gastrobar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Makana Kava Gastrobar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Makana Kava Gastrobar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Makana Kava Gastrobar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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