MERAKI GREEK BISTRO COCONUT GROVE
3462 MAIN HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33133-5916
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at standing reach in cooler unit at end of cook line lamb kebabs stored over cooked pork and chicken containers. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen blocked by reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at rear of kitchen used to stored dishes.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Observed 6 employees present engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored at top shelf at cook li e unprotected.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open cup at cook line.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of peeled potatoes stored on floor throughout kitchen. Employees removed and stored into crates. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at mini freezer unit and chest reach in freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back exit door left open unable to self close.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go bowls stored on top shelf at cook line unprotected.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed good filters soiled with grease build up.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:07 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.