Mlk Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Mlk Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor tiles missing and/or” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards and soiled interior of microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on reach in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled interior of microwave in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired October 1, 2025.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excess cut marks on cutting board on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on reach in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed inside dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
61
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from the front counter to the kitchen and put toast In The toaster with no prior Handwash. Coached employee on proper handwashing methods.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at ambient temperature, Sausage at 55°F and Raw bacon at 57°F. As per operator, product what's only been there for about an hour. Operator placed product back in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on bottom of prep tables where clean pots are stored.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle hanging on 3 compartment sink with bleach no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on reach in cooler in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout establishment.
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in Dustin dry storage area.
38-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in kitchen area, to the left of microwave. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
41
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside employee restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair inside restroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired (Oct.1, 2021) license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on cutting board in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle for reach in cooler in disrepair in kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excessive garbage on the ground around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave in kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair in dry storage area.
38-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the front counter hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
39
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee come from the front counter grab toast with her bare hands without washing her hands. Educated employee how to properly wash their hand and engage in food preparation.
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee come from the front counter grab toast with her bare hands without washing her hands. Educated employee how to properly wash their hand and engage in food preparation.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from the front counter grab toast with her bare hands without washing her hands. Educated employee how to properly wash their hand and engage in food preparation.
12A-16-4
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. Observed Suzette, Cathy, Edward and Tippy with expired certificate.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood in the kitchen with accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
41
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scrambled eggs (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As operator for less than 30 minutes, operator place product to oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling at front counter.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled at storage room.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing cold water handle at handwashing sink at kitchen area.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed underneath 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
55
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a fork and knife in the sink at the front counter.
31A-11-4
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 provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a stainless steel container at a temperature of 110°F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed behind the front counter. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed several plastic bags with different products defrosting on a prep table. The manager placed the bags in the triple sink and turned on the cold water.
06-01-5
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 in a container of flour in the dry storage closest. The manager inverted the scoops.
10-01-5
50
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw bacon (60F - Cold Holding) as per operator bacon was out of cooler for preparation, operator placed in cooler approximately 20 minutes before inspection start time. Operator moved to reach in freezer for rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs (120F - Hot Holding); as per operator eggs were cooked approximately 30 mins ago, operator began reheating eggs. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles of bleach and degreaser with no label Operator labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen area gaskets in disrepair in reach in cooler next to service window
14-11-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mlk Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mlk Restaurant on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mlk Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mlk Restaurant.
How does Mlk Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mlk Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mlk Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mlk Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mlk Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mlk Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mlk Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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