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MERAKI GREEK GYRO

919 ALTON ROAD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3596071
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13567581
DBPR license2326634

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese inside WIC. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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/ **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed several new employees with no health reporting agreement. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

Warning
#17Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yorlin, Joannis, Milagros, Barbara, and Maikol certified by Safe Staff all certification expired on 12-21-2024. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 13

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers soiled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic03G-54-1

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed establishment conducting ROP for ground beef inside walk in cooler not removed from packaging within 48 hours. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed several products thawing at ambient temperature by walk in cooler, coached employee on correct procedures. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic21-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:00 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.