Marakas Pizza Coral Way
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
74
Score
Marakas Pizza Coral Way Corp, located at 7032 Sw 24 St in Miami, FL, had a moderate-risk inspection on March 23, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection noted one major and four minor violations, including issues with a cutting board's cleanability and food stored on the floor. Historically, Marakas Pizza Coral Way Corp has maintained mostly medium-risk inspection scores over ten recorded inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one bucket of mayonnaise on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream spoon inside standing water at 74F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan covers soiled. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
74
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed female cook line employee touch her neck with gloves on and immediately grabbed clean tongs at the cook line area without washing hands or changing gloves. Operator removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as a scoop inside bin of shrimp seasoning at the dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two gallons containing cooking oil on floor near chest freezer in kitchen storage area. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near coffee prep station with soiled interior. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottle containing oil at the cook line with no label. Observed working container of sugar near coffee prep station with no label. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored on shelf at dry storage next to cook line at kitchen area. Employee removed malice and placed in their personal bag. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs at walk in cooler stored above ready to eat food. Employee removed and placed on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can at unisex employee bathroom with broken lid. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food at reach in cooler at front counter not separated from restaurant food. Chef separated employee food and labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple servers and a line cook wearing watches while engaging in food handling. Coached chef as to why cross contamination may occur when employees wear jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed delivery door at walk in cooler with a gap.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine located at kitchen area. Chef removed scoop to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink at cook line near pizza oven missing sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed wall of walk in cooler next to entrance and left rear corner soiled with mold like substance. Observed interior of reach in cooler next ice machine soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
47
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
64
Jul 24, 2024
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed server begin portioning ice at front counter, no handwash **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook remove gloves, touch face, and then donned gloves, no handwash. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw cheese stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged products **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad with date mark of more than 7 days at reach in cooler at expo area. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handle soiled dishes and then handled single service trays at front counter, no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad with date mark of more than 7 days at reach in cooler at expo area. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Shrimp (122F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. As per manager, product held at room temperature for less than 1 hour. Employee took product to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200 plus ppm) Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plusppm) Manager diluted solution with water. Finally reading 100ppm **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed food manager unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Discussed with manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Cook unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Discussed with employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with stains at preparation area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server rinsing metal cup at handsink near coffee machine. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic spatula in disrepair at ware washing area. **Warning**
14-16-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sinks at cook line and preparation area. Employee replenished soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Observed interior of coffee bean grinder heavily soiled. Observed fruit juicer soiled with old food debris. Manager removed juicer for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and cup located on shelf with clean pots and pans. Employee removed items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of Mayonnaise stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside container at front counter. Employee removed ice container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons not inverted above coffee machine **Warning**
25-02-4
11
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed temperature dishwasher machine at 156F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Observed temperature dish machine at 157F. **Admin Complaint**
22-56-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
70
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); marinara (47F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at pizza area. As per person in charge, less than 1 hour. Advised person in charge to take products to freezer to rapidly chill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Employee turned water on to dilute. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-18-4
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 chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Employee took solution to dilute with water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 2 food employees don gloves, no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled single service trays at front area. **Warning**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed temperature dishwasher machine at 156F. **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by garbage can. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
25
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
15
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the preparation cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the preparation cooler. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both men and ladies room. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both men and ladies room. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
86
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