Inspection Report

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MERAKI GREEK BISTRO COCONUT GROVE

3462 MAIN HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33133-5916

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3598749
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10881053
DBPR license2328647

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority08A-05-6

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**

Repeat Violation
#8High Priority03A-02-5

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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

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**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11Intermediate27-16-4

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**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 6

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-69-4

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**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.

#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.