Marakas Pizza Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
64
Score
Marakas Pizza Restaurant has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately and about 16 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Marakas Pizza Restaurant's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles inside kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at the walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment has a license for 18 seating but establishment is currently seating 48. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Observed establishment has a license for 18 seating but establishment is currently seating 48. **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable to clean floor inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-66-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy buildup of ice inside walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an electrical bug zapper stored on a shelf above prep counter. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand washing sink located next to mixing machine and hand washing sink located inside customer bathroom . Alison missing hand washing sign at handwashing sink located across sauté station. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves inside the walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw shell eggs cooked for immediate service not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed chicken cooked to 160F Cooking, operator reheat chicken breast to a final temperature of 172F Cooking. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-01-4
High Priority - Soiled wiping towels stored inside reach in cooler with uncovered Food items .
08B-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (124F - Hot Holding); cheese cream (112F - Hot Holding). Operator started reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glue air freshener above food prep area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker in disrepair at the mop sink outside in the back.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee not aware how to calibrate a probe thermometer.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixing machine with accumulation of debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink located across sautee station.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles inside kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 1 thermos and one open plastic cup with liquid stored above preparation table and on preparation table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at the walk in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment has a license for 18 seating but establishment is currently seating 48. **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor with grease outside establishment.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable to clean floor inside walk in cooler.
14-66-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy buildup of ice inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
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 the handle touching the sugar in the container located in the front counter.
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an electrical bug zapper stored on a shelf above prep counter.
35B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand washing sink located next to mixing machine and hand washing sink located inside customer bathroom . Alison missing hand washing sign at handwashing sink located across sauté station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves inside the walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
14
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of tomatoes sauce dented. Stop sale 6 lbs. Employee discarded. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed female employee touch soiled clothes and then proceeded to prep pizza without washing her hands. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed individual portions of pasta with no date mark label. Per operator, pasta was made yesterday morning, exceeding 24 hour mark. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a container of cheese located in the reach in cooler near cook line and the reach-in cooler near the prep pizza making station reaching 51F. Per operator, pulled cheese from walk in at noon. Also observed ham (45F - Cooling); Beef Burgers (46F - Cold Holding); chorizo (46F- Cold Holding); pasta (57F - Cold Holding); croquetas (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. Per operator food over 24 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of cheese located in the reach in cooler near cook line and the reach-in cooler near the prep pizza making station reaching 51F. Per operator, pulled cheese from walk in cooler at noon. Also observed ham (45F - Cooling); Beef Burger (46F - Cold Holding); chorizo (46F- Cold Holding); pasta (57F - Cold Holding); croquetas (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. Per operator food over 24 hours. Thermometer was reading at 58F. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker disrepair at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker in disrepair at the mop sink outside in the back. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed not keeping day tracking once food is no longer frozen. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hand wash sink across of the cooking line with no hot water due to the water line being closed. Employee opened the water line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located in the front counter soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
14-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two areas in the kitchen area missing tiles. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 thermos stored above preparation table and on preparation table. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed one waitress chewing gum at the front counter while serving water. **Warning**
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed male employee drinking from an open container near the pizza prep station. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed male employee drinking from an open container near the pizza prep station. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an open drink container near the pizza prep station and personal water bottles stored on top of the counter of pizza prep station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee with two bracelets while prepping pizzas. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic bins on a trolley near the walk in freezer wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gasket of the walk in freezer door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment has a license for 18 seating but establishment is currently seating 48. **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on door oven handle in the kitchen. **Warning**
10-20-4
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 the handle touching the sugar in the container located in the front counter. Employee corrected handle to not touch sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device stored over food preparation area. Observed an electrical bug zapper stored on a shelf above prep counter. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the station located in the main kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed metal shelves at kitchen entrance soiled. Wall near reach in near pizza station soiled. The reach in cooler door gaskets and the reach in cooler doors soiled, located across the stove and the pizza station. Observed the door gasket and the door soiled for the walk in freezer and walk in cooler. Observed the ice machine soiled located in the front area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink located in the kitchen.employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves inside the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar at the front counter with no label. Employee labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
12
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep cooler cooked shrimp (50 F - Cold Holding), as per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator added iced bags to food to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef patty stored over a case of lemons, in the walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored in the hws located at cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn. Observed under-counter prep cooler gasket torn, located at cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed spatula, and several knifes stored on a dusty surface under the microwave located above the prep cooler at pizza station. Operator removed it all and replaced them for clean ones. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at preparation cooler located at cook line in front of the stove.
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hws located at cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under-counter prep cooler gasket solid, located at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
43
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed both cup washing machines at front counter with a sanitizing temperature of 138F and 149F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Dishwashing machines are not working properly at front counter. Reading at 139F on left side cup washing dishwasher. Reading at 147F on right side dishwasher. **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed seven portions of cooked lasagna with a market date of 07.10. Informed chef that product needs to be discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: On callback inspection observed 22 portions of cooked lasagne cold holding date marked 7/29; 8 days holding. Operator discarded product. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed seven portions of cooked lasagna with a market date of 07.10. Informed chef that product needs to be discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: On callback inspection observed 22 portions of cooked lasagne cold holding date marked 7/29; 8 days holding. Operator discarded product. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed exterior temperature reading at 155F. **Admin Complaint**
16-54-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on walk in freezer door and chest freezer at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed ice build up on walk in freezer door and chest freezer at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at walk in cooler, all reach in coolers at cook line. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed soiled gasket at walk in cooler, all reach in coolers at cook line. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer **Time Extended**
38-04-4
47
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bag being used as lid to ice bin, bad gets pushed into the bin and is contacting the ice.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bottles of wine stored in employee restroom, discussed with operator removing them.
08B-37-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
64
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Also in storage area sauce cans stored on the floor.
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a to go container and a saucer stored inside hand washing sink front counter next to kitchen door. Employee removed them and took them to wash ware area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above reaching cooler in pizza station
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinking cups and bottles at prep table next to grill line. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap in back exit door . **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cans of fruit pulp stored on the floor of walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in wall just outside walk in freezer
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on entrance door floor and walls of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave closes to the wall soiled with food debris at pizza station.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient Theron the reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket from walk in freezer door torn
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels in use not stored in sanitizer solution at bar area.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles in use with sauces not labeled at reach in next to grill line.
02D-01-5
43
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food bags used to store food in reach in cooler at grill area.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed limes in the walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose lower than flood rim at three compartment sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (55 F - Cold Holding) As per kitchen manager for less than 1 hour. Moved product to walk-in cooler for rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer and can opener soiled next to grill area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a trash can at grill area. Manager removed the blockage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a lid stored inside the hand washing sink at grill area. Manager removed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom of table rusted, next to grill line.
22-31-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purses and personal items stored above reach in prep table in pizza area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door frame for walk in freezer in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap at back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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 scoop buried in the flour by prep area. Manager removed the scoop.
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled and in poor repair.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drinks in reach in cooler. Manager removed them . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels not stored in sanitizer water at wear washing area and bar area. Manager removed towels and placed them in sanitizer bucket.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food while not wearing a hair net, at the pizza area. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fruit pulp stored on the floor at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding missing at walk in cooler door.
36-08-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a hole where tiles are missing above walk in freezer.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed receptacle with no cover at the ladies bathroom,
32-12-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed drinks at the pizza station and prep stations. Manager had them removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marakas Pizza Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marakas Pizza Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marakas Pizza Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Marakas Pizza Restaurant.
How does Marakas Pizza Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Marakas Pizza Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Marakas Pizza Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Marakas Pizza Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Marakas Pizza Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Marakas Pizza Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marakas Pizza Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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