Meraki Greek Bistro Coconut Grove
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
23
Score
Inspectors have visited Meraki Greek Bistro Coconut Grove 15 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 13 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, which has been cited 13 times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Meraki Greek Bistro Coconut Grove's 23 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
15
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at standing reach in cooler unit at end of cook line lamb kebabs stored over cooked pork and chicken containers. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen blocked by reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at rear of kitchen used to stored dishes.
31A-11-4
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/ Observed 6 employees present engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored at top shelf at cook li e unprotected.
24-05-4
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 employee drinking from open cup at cook line.
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of peeled potatoes stored on floor throughout kitchen. Employees removed and stored into crates. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at mini freezer unit and chest reach in freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back exit door left open unable to self close.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go bowls stored on top shelf at cook line unprotected.
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed good filters soiled with grease build up.
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
23
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler next to dish machine raw shelled eggs stored over sauces. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table reach in cooler tzatziki (47F - Cold Holding); hummus (46F - Cold Holding); as per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator began to place items onto ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to dish machine blocked by reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear kitchen hand sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at rear of kitchen. Operator turned valve on. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at both reach in chest freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket.
42-01-4
41
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in freezer raw fish and scallops stored over cooked portions of gyro meats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to dish machine blocked by reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler box of vegetables stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed boxes of potatoes, onions and gyro breads stored outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: At time of callback inspection still observed boxes of gyro bread stored outside. **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at both reach in chest freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at cook line top shelf for to go plates. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
25-06-4
55
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in freezer raw fish and scallops stored over cooked portions of gyro meats. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to dish machine blocked by reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to dish machine. **Warning**
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. Observed for stored chicken, kababs and prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. As per operator items were prepped no more than 2 days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at cook line top shelf for to go plates. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler box of vegetables stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed boxes of potatoes, onions and gyro breads stored outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at both reach in chest freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
41
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed block by cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed blocked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at standing reach in cooler torn. Observed door to prep cooler lid broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at rear kitchen buckets of cut potatoes stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler buckets of fries and vegetables stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: At time of callback inspection observed buckets of cut potatoes stored on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed boxes of potatoes and a container of onions stored outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: At time of callback inspection observed boxes of potatoes still stored outside. **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at both reach in chest freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for to go plates at cook line top shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at standing reach in freezer at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
45
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in coolers, tzatziki (55F - Cold Holding); hummus (56F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); STANDING UNIT:lamb chops (51F - Cold Holding); beef kebabs (51F - Cold Holding); calamari (55F - Cold Holding); meatballs (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator items came from walk in about 3 hours ago. Operator began to place onto ice to rapid cool. Observed at prep table, hummus (57F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); lentils (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (55F - Cold Holding); rice (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator items came from walk in about 3 hours ago. Operator began to place onto ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection observed at prep table, hummus (42F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (42F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (41F - Cold Holding); lentils (42F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (43F - Cold Holding). Observed in reach in coolers, NO ITEMS STORED. STANDING UNIT:lamb chops (51F - Cold Holding); beef kebabs (51F - Cold Holding); calamari (55F - Cold Holding); meatballs (51F - Cold Holding). As per labels from 9/23/24. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed block by cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed blocked. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. As per operator area is not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. as per operator area not currently in use. Emailed plan review referral to operator. ITEMS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED UPON SUBMITTAL: 1) ACOMPLETEDAPPLICATION. 2) A DETAILED PLAN SHOWING ALL EQUIPMENT - NEW AND EXISTING - PROPERLY LABELED AND IDENTIFIED. 3) A CURRENT MENU. Submit to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Emailed plan review referral to operator. ITEMS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED UPON SUBMITTAL: 1) ACOMPLETEDAPPLICATION. 2) A DETAILED PLAN SHOWING ALL EQUIPMENT - NEW AND EXISTING - PROPERLY LABELED AND IDENTIFIED. 3) A CURRENT MENU. Submit to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink next to dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at standing reach in cooler torn. Observed door to prep cooler lid broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with an approximate additional 55 seats. As per operator area is not currently in use. The following department (for Miami-Dade County) is responsible for signing off in the water/wastewater section on the form. DERM`s Water and Wastewater Division located at 701 NW 1st Court, 7th Floor, Miami FL 33136. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: The following department (for Miami-Dade County) is responsible for signing off in the water/wastewater section on the form. DERM`s Water and Wastewater Division located at 701 NW 1st Court, 7th Floor, Miami FL 33136. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at rear kitchen buckets of cut potatoes stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler buckets of fries and vegetables stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed boxes of potatoes and a container of onions stored outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at both reach in chest freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for to go plates at cook line top shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at standing reach in freezer at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
26
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to dish machine blocked by beverage cooler at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers and ice bins with alcohol inside. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: At time of callback inspection observed no plans submitted, establishments states area is not in use. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers and ice bins with alcohol inside. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. Observed establishment added an outdoor walk in cooler with no approved plan review. Observed establishment add and outdoor unenclosed storage area with no approved plan review.**Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Emailed plan review referral to operator. ITEMS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED UPON SUBMITTAL: 1) ACOMPLETEDAPPLICATION. 2) A DETAILED PLAN SHOWING ALL EQUIPMENT - NEW AND EXISTING - PROPERLY LABELED AND IDENTIFIED. 3) A CURRENT MENU. Submit to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: At time of callback inspection observed no plans submitted, establishments states area is not in use. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handwashing sink available at outdoor bar area at rear of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed bar area not in use and all beverages removed from cooler unit. Manager is aware that plans need to be submitted regarding outdoor bar area and a handwash sink is required. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: At time of callback inspection observed bar area not in use and all beverages removed from cooler unit. **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with an approximate additional 55 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: The following department (for Miami-Dade County) is responsible for signing off in the water/wastewater section on the form. DERM`s Water and Wastewater Division located at 701 NW 1st Court, 7th Floor, Miami FL 33136 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: At time of callback inspection observed no plans submitted, establishments states area is not in use. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in. observed at both reach in chest freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
47
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handwashing sink available at outdoor bar area at rear of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed bar area not in use and all beverages removed from cooler unit. Manager is aware that plans need to be submitted regarding outdoor bar area and a handwash sink is required. **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to dish machine blocked by beverage cooler at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers and ice bins with alcohol inside. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers and ice bins with alcohol inside. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. Observed establishment added an outdoor walk in cooler with no approved plan review. Observed establishment add and outdoor unenclosed storage area with no approved plan review.**Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Emailed plan review referral to operator. ITEMS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED UPON SUBMITTAL: 1) ACOMPLETEDAPPLICATION. 2) A DETAILED PLAN SHOWING ALL EQUIPMENT - NEW AND EXISTING - PROPERLY LABELED AND IDENTIFIED. 3) A CURRENT MENU. Submit to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with an approximate additional 55 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: The following department (for Miami-Dade County) is responsible for signing off in the water/wastewater section on the form. DERM`s Water and Wastewater Division located at 701 NW 1st Court, 7th Floor, Miami FL 33136 **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in. observed at both reach in chest freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
47
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler below cook line, raw chicken stored over raw beef kabobs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table cooler tzatziki (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). As per cook for less than 2 hours. Operator placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at front counter used as dump sink for ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ Observed no food manager present with 6 employees present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers and ice bins with alcohol inside. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers and ice bins with alcohol inside. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. Observed establishment added an outdoor walk in cooler with no approved plan review. Observed establishment add and outdoor unenclosed storage area with no approved plan review.**Warning** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handwashing sink available at outdoor bar area at rear of establishment. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to dish machine blocked by beverage cooler at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at standing reach in cooler torn. Observed door to reach in freezer at rear of kitchen broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with an approximate additional 55 seats. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee peeling and preparing potatoes outside in the back of the establishment where walk in cooler is located. **Warning**
08B-32-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed 8 boxes of potatoes, 6 boxes of gyro bread and several canned goods stored outside at rear of establishment where walk in cooler is located. **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in. observed at both reach in chest freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed aluminum pans stored in area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-freezer. Observed at standing reach in freezer at rear of kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unused, unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers without cleaning them first. Observed at rear outdoor bar area, wine glasses stored on counter top exposed to elements. **Warning**
24-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
20
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by dish machine and beverage cooler at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by dish machine and beverage cooler at kitchen area **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ At the time of the inspection observed 4 food employees engaged in food preparation with no food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: At the time of the inspection observed 4 food employees engaged in food preparation with no food manager present. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
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. Observed containers of shrimp, calamari and cooked onions stored in cooler not date marked. As per operator food was prepared from previous days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed containers of shrimp, calamari and cooked onions stored in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed all employee training expired as of March, July and August of 2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: During callback inspection Required employee training expired for all employees. Marla Reyes 3/3/2020. Chef Nicolas Leon came from downtown location over four months ago with no training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep area kitchen counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep area kitchen counter. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing between cook line prep area and grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at back storage shelf area employee cellphone stored near prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed employee cell phone and umbrella stored on shelf next to food items.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a broken door lid to ice machine at back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed various canned food items, plastic containers of oil and uncooked potatoes stored outside under a shed like structure with no walls and area is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed overhead protect but no side walls with various canned food items, plastic containers of oil and uncooked potatoes stored outside under a shed like structure with no walls and area is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. **Time Extended**
08B-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer used to stored ice cream at back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled filters above cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door left open during hours operation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed various single serve aluminum pans stored outside under a shed like structure with no walls and area is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed various single serve aluminum pans stored outside under a shed like structure with no walls and area is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. **Time Extended**
25-11-5
35
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chickpeas (49F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (53F - Cold Holding); spinach with rice (51F - Cold Holding); hummus (48F - Cold Holding); feta (51F - Cold Holding); spinach (50F - Cold Holding) all located at both prep coolers located in front of cookline. As per operator food items are removed from walk in cooler to prep coolers at approximately 10:30am, less than 4 hours. Advised to operator to submerge food containers in ice to rapidly cool. Observed sautéed onions (47F - Cold Holding); calamari (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) located in reach in cooler next to ice machine at kitchen area, less than 4 hours. Advised to place food items into reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Observed chickpeas (51F- Cold Holding); tzatziki (43F - Cold Holding); spinach with rice (51F - Cold Holding); hummus 43F - Cold Holding);feta (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F- Cold Holding) all located at both prep coolers located in front of cookline. Observed calamari (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F- Cold Holding) located in reach in cooler next to ice machine at kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by dish machine and beverage cooler at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ At the time of the inspection observed 4 food employees engaged in food preparation with no food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Printed and provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. Observed containers of shrimp, calamari and cooked onions stored in cooler not date marked. As per operator food was prepared from previous days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed all employee training expired as of March, July and August of 2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep area kitchen counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing between cook line prep area and grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at back storage shelf area employee cellphone stored near prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a broken door lid to ice machine at back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed various canned food items, plastic containers of oil and uncooked potatoes stored outside under a shed like structure with no walls and area is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
08B-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer used to stored ice cream at back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled filters above cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door left open during hours operation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed various single serve aluminum pans stored outside under a shed like structure with no walls and area is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
25-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses observed throughout the kitchen and front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
23
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 10 major violations. 24 minor violations.
View 38 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gyro slices (115°F - Hot Holding) located in front of gyro rotating machine, less than 4 hours . Adviser to operator that gyro slices must be fully cooked to 155F and above. Observed lemon potatoes (129°F - Hot Holding); grilled veggies (63°F - Hot Holding) located at flat top grill of kitchen cook line, less than 4 hours. Advised to operator that all food items must be reheated to 165F and above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler a container of raw meat stored over lemons. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler located by ice machine, raw beef stored over salmon and raw chicken stored over beef. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chickpeas (49°F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (53°F - Cold Holding); spinach with rice (51°F - Cold Holding); hummus (48°F - Cold Holding); feta (51°F - Cold Holding); spinach (50°F - Cold Holding) all located at both prep coolers located in front of cookline. As per operator food items are removed from walk in cooler to prep coolers at approximately 10:30am, less than 4 hours. Advised to operator to submerge food containers in ice to rapidly cool. Observed sautéed onions (47°F - Cold Holding); calamari (48°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47°F - Cold Holding) located in reach in cooler next to ice machine at kitchen area, less than 4 hours. Advised to place food items into reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Provided and printed for operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by dish machine and beverage cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand wash located at back of kitchen near exit with ice disposed inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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/ At the time of the inspection observed 4 food employees engaged in food preparation with no food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink in back of kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Printed and provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. Observed containers of shrimp, calamari and cooked onions stored in cooler not date marked. As per operator food was prepared from previous days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Observed all employee training expired as of March, July and August of 2023 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at back kitchen area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep area kitchen counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 Dead roaches at back area of kitchen floor. Employee swept and discarded dead roaches into trash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing between cook line prep area and grill. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at back of kitchen storage area glass of water stored on shelf near prep area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at back storage shelf area employee cellphone stored near prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a broken door lid to ice machine at back of kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed various canned food items, plastic containers of oil and uncooked potatoes stored outside under a shed like structure with no walls and area is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses located next to back kitchen exit door. **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer used to stored ice cream at back of kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located next to front counter bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses located at kitchen. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units throughout kitchen. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign available at hand wash sink in back of kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled filters above cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed stored food containers of shrimp, calamari and cooked onions not covered in reach in cooler near ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door left open during hours operation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed various single serve aluminum pans stored outside under a shed like structure with no walls and area is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. **Warning**
25-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses observed throughout the kitchen and front counter area. **Warning**
21-12-4
6
Jan 3, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
12
Dec 28, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above Bulgarian white cheese located in the reach in cooler opposite 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
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 raw lobster tails stored above ice cream located in the reach in freezer by the back wall. **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed by the ware washing area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the establishment at the time of the inspection,hot water temperature at approximately 76°F after running for approximately 5 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathrooms have sliding doors that are not self closing and tight fitting. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag stored on food storage shelf by the ware washing area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with broken door,unit opposite 3 compartment sink. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,unit opposite 3 compartment sink. Observed hose from the potato peeler broken and in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the side entrance door, back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the ware washing area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the front counter by the reach in cooler. Observed under the cookline. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris, unit opposite 3 compartment sink. Observed exterior of reach in freezer,coolers soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the standing unit by the back door. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the unit opposite 3 compartment sink, glass door unit. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed for the reach in cooler, sliding door unit **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen,ware washing area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
32
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above sauces and vegetables inside the walk in cooler. The operator removed the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing container at the kitchen hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink missing soap.
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor in the back area outside not cleaned.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed spaghetti sauces, Basmati rice, onions and white vinegar stored on the shelf outside. Advised, the operator removed all food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed paper towels and toilet papers stored on the shelf outside with no enclosed walls. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside the back refrigerator.
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Meraki Greek Bistro Coconut Grove last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Meraki Greek Bistro Coconut Grove on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Meraki Greek Bistro Coconut Grove?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Meraki Greek Bistro Coconut Grove.
How does Meraki Greek Bistro Coconut Grove compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Meraki Greek Bistro Coconut Grove most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Meraki Greek Bistro Coconut Grove's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Meraki Greek Bistro Coconut Grove have averaged around 13 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Meraki Greek Bistro Coconut Grove 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 Meraki Greek Bistro Coconut Grove inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Meraki Greek Bistro Coconut Grove is inspected around four times per year on average.
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