Motek Aventura
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
61
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Motek Aventura stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “observed employee using handwash sink”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Motek Aventura's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Observed employee using Handwash sink in drink station as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed Handwash sink in pizza station not accessible for employee use at all times due containers of food being stored in front. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in meat prep area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Advised manager and he moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar top. Manager moved behind counter. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
61
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers of feta cheese inside of walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near dish machine. Chef provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed salad spinner stored in hand wash sink at dish machine area.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching tomato sauce at cook line. Employee removed handle from touching sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 78 F at kabob station. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink near kabob station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils stored on floor between uses. Observed container with utensils in use stored on floor at kabob station. Employee placed container on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at dry storage.
36-36-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside of ice machine. Employee removed handle from touching ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
45
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
39
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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 touching and plating ready to eat bread with barehands. Advised manager who then coached employee and instructed her to wash hands and place on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food paper towels lining various foods in kitchen area/ reach in cooler.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in pizza station. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in pizza station. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area in disrepair. Per chef they are awaiting maintenance to come repair. Establishment has a sink with 5 feet.
27-16-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense rice and lentils. Manager discarded cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in dry storage area.
14-05-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in pizza station.
31B-04-4
33
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in bar area being used as a dump sink. Manager coached employee and instructed him to clean sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep tables. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of pizza boxes being stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in customer reach. Bartender moved behind counter. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
70
May 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various trays of cut vegetables.
14-86-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean plastic containers being stored on floor in warewash area.
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 86°F and located next to rice cooker.
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout cups and paper towels being stored on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Motek Aventura last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Motek Aventura on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Motek Aventura?
Across the inspection record, “observed employee using handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Motek Aventura.
How does Motek Aventura compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Motek Aventura most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Aventura average of 76.
Has Motek Aventura's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Motek Aventura have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Motek Aventura 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 Motek Aventura inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Motek Aventura is inspected around two times per year on average.
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