MARAKAS PIZZA RESTAURANT
14707 SW 42 ST STE 406 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33185
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
03C-01-4High Priority – Raw shell eggs cooked for immediate service not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed chicken cooked to 160F Cooking, operator reheat chicken breast to a final temperature of 172F Cooking. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4High Priority – Soiled wiping towels stored inside reach in cooler with uncovered Food items .
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (124F – Hot Holding); cheese cream (112F – Hot Holding). Operator started reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glue air freshener above food prep area.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker in disrepair at the mop sink outside in the back.
Intermediate 4
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee not aware how to calibrate a probe thermometer.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixing machine with accumulation of debris.
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/ **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink located across sautee station.
Basic 13
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles inside kitchen area.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 1 thermos and one open plastic cup with liquid stored above preparation table and on preparation table.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at the walk in freezer.
51-15-4Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment has a license for 18 seating but establishment is currently seating 48. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor with grease outside establishment.
14-66-4Basic – Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable to clean floor inside walk in cooler.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy buildup of ice inside walk in freezer.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle touching the sugar in the container located in the front counter.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an electrical bug zapper stored on a shelf above prep counter.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand washing sink located next to mixing machine and hand washing sink located inside customer bathroom . Alison missing hand washing sign at handwashing sink located across sauté station.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves inside the walk-in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:45 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.