MARIN KITCHEN CAFE INC
7805 SW 24 ST #120 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33155
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation not changing gloves after touching her face. Employee removed gloves and washed hands during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside non food grade bag inside mini chest freezer at kitchen area. Chef removed it from bag and stored properly during inspection. Also observed raw meat stored inside non food grade bag at double door reach in cooler. Chef removed it from bag and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 1 can stored under preparation area at kitchen. Operator discarded it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast stored on top of ready to eat vegetables. Operator removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham (49 F – Cold Holding) at double door reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator placed it in reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese Tequenos (118F – Hot Holding) at hot holding unit at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator increased the temperature of hot holding unit during inspection. Also observed Ham Croquettes (116F – Hot Holding) at hot holding unit at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator increased the temperature of hot holding unit during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at preparation table at kitchen area.
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee machine at front counter.
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance at front counter.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around preparation area at kitchen.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at preparation area at kitchen.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of preparation area at kitchen area.
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at front counter. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on hot holding unit handle at front counter. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled next to double door reach in cooler at kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed double door reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at double door reach in cooler at kitchen area.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at front counter.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed outside of bathroom.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:03 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.