Restaurante Universal Maria's
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
64
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Restaurante Universal Maria's stretching back to 2022. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Opa-Locka restaurant, which scores around 78. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken: chicken, pork and beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Kitchen ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at handwashing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled.
23-03-4
64
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on Oct. 1st 2025
50-17-3
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at cook line area.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employees bathroom.
31B-04-4
64
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: beef, rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
78
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
90
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, rice, beans and chicken tacos held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside the rice. Employee removed it.
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the stove. Employee put it inside the sanitizer solution bucket.
21-12-4
78
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
86
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked: chicken breast 92F and chicken legs 67F from the night before according with operator, inside reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: On 5/23/2023 at the time of the callback inspection
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: On 5/23/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: On 5/23/2023 at the time of the callback 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. Form was provided to operator **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: On 5/23/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: On 5/23/2023 at the time of the callback inspection No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** **Time Extended**
05-09-4
64
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked: chicken breast 92°F and chicken legs 67°F from the night before according with operator, inside reach in cooler. See Stop Sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked: chicken breast 92°F and chicken legs 67°F from the night before according with operator, inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. No battery. **Warning**
05-07-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
45
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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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 chicken not separated from raw beef inside reach in freezer
08A-17-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Advised employee she corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Restaurante Universal Maria's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Restaurante Universal Maria's on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Restaurante Universal Maria's?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Restaurante Universal Maria's.
How does Restaurante Universal Maria's compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?
Restaurante Universal Maria's most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Opa-Locka average of 78.
Has Restaurante Universal Maria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Restaurante Universal Maria's have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Restaurante Universal Maria's 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 Restaurante Universal Maria's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurante Universal Maria's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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