Marfil Bistro
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
64
Score
Marfil Bistro appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Marfil Bistro was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored in sugar container under prep table in back kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and hood pipes soiled in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed swordfish bags inside reach in cooler under grill in kitchen. Operator put fish out of bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken base container stored on back kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle soiled inside Bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under prep tables in back kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by two compartment sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed seafood plastic container stored on Walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled oven over stove in kitchen. Also, observed soiled can opener blade in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed snapper bags uncut inside Walk in cooler. Operator started to cut bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by two compartment sink in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching cooked rice in back kitchen. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F in kitchen. Operator started to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
64
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw duck over raw fish inside reach in cooler under grill. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bread box stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 80°F inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed over walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed risotto containers uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
58
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw duck over raw beef inside reach in cooler under grill in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container under prep table inside back kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under prep tables inside back kitchen. Operator inverted pots. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed yellowfin tuna inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator cut bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets thorn by two compartment sink inside kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
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 scoop handle touching flour under prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water at 90°F inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of grill inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover at front kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar containers not labeled under prep table inside back kitchen. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by cook line. Operator provided it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed seafood mix container stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 2-Four cheese containers inside Walk in cooler. Containers were date marked 10/18/2022. Operator discarded both containers.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 2-Four cheese containers inside Walk in cooler. Containers were date marked 10/18/2022. Operator discarded both containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not labeled inside kitchen. Employee labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken box stored on Walk in freezer floor in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in back kitchen. Employee Removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed red microwave on shelf inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside ware washing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of stove inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on prep table by two compartment sink inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed risotto container not covered inside Walk in cooler in back kitchen. Employee covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marfil Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marfil Bistro on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marfil Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Marfil Bistro.
How does Marfil Bistro compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Marfil Bistro most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Marfil Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Marfil Bistro have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Marfil Bistro 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 Marfil Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marfil Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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