Mar Sol Cafeteria
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Mar Sol Cafeteria has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: beans and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Manager put raw chicken under the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside the walk in cooler. Manager put date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled.
23-03-4
67
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pork, and beans held for more than 24/hrs inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
82
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Manager put the chicken on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
86
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: On 11/27/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
95
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed an employee washing dishes and sanitizing without rinsed them in between. Advised her and she corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container with raw chicken on the floor inside walk-in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
64
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Poultry over beef inside walk in cooler. Advised manager she corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand washing sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
64
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and beans held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan vents soiled inside walk in cooler.
36-34-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mar Sol Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mar Sol Cafeteria on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mar Sol Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mar Sol Cafeteria.
How does Mar Sol Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mar Sol Cafeteria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mar Sol Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mar Sol Cafeteria have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mar Sol Cafeteria 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 Mar Sol Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mar Sol Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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