MLK RESTAURANT INC
5931 NW 17 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-16-4High 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.
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 2
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on bottom of prep tables where clean pots are stored.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle hanging on 3 compartment sink with bleach no label.
Basic 8
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on reach in cooler in disrepair.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout establishment.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in Dustin dry storage area.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in kitchen area, to the left of microwave. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:08 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.