Marinas Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Marinas Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Marinas Restaurant's 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaned utensils stored inside the handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels inside restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Inside restroom. Manager provided it. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Cooked: rice, soup and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding in kitchen area.
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
52
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at cleaning equipment stored in handwashing unit.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach-in cooler unit cooked food and raw chicken.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. O all throughout the establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
47
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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. Raw chicken over raw eat and pork inside reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling.
36-32-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair in kitchen area.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unnecessary items in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
64
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed food items not separated from each another according with minimum cooking temperature required. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: On 11/15/2024/at the time of the callback inspection 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. Observed food items not separated from each another according with minimum cooking temperature required. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels not provided at handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: On 11/15/2024/at the time of the callback inspection Paper towels not provided at handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: On 11/15/2024/at the time of the callback inspection observed wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
74
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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. Observed food items not separated from each another according with minimum cooking temperature required. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels not provided at handwashing sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler without date marked **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. . **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unnecessary equipments under preparation table in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Raw food not separated from one another according to cooking minimum temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: On 12/5/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Raw food not separated from one another according to cooking minimum temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 soup held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside the reach in cooler cooler at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: On 12/5/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pork and soup held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside the reach in cooler cooler at front counter. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water, in the man restroom bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: On 12/5/2023 at the time of the callback inspection
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance in the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: On 12/5/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance in the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: On 12/5/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: On 12/5/2023 at the time of the callback inspection some had been removed **Time Extended**
33-31-5
61
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 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. Raw food not separated from one another according to cooking minimum temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washing hand in triple sink. Manager washed hand in the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prepared table soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in the hand washing sink. Manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 soup held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside the reach in cooler cooler at front counter. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water, in the man restroom bathroom. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance in the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease on top of the stove and fryer. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris throughout the kitchen and grease under cooking equipments. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. **Warning**
33-31-5
37
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. All food items not separated according with minimum cooking temperature
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked: chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside overall
22-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment under preparation table.
33-31-5
55
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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. Raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans held for more than 24/hrs without date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag with beans on the floor in kitchen area. Advised manager she corrected it **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marinas Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marinas Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marinas Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Marinas Restaurant.
How does Marinas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?
Marinas Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Opa-Locka average of 78.
Has Marinas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Marinas Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Marinas Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Marinas Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marinas Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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