MLK RESTAURANT INC
5931 NW 17 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser at 3 compartment sink not labeled.
Basic 9
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in storage closet with water damage. Currently leaking. As per owner, repairman is currently working on solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in storage room soiled with black mold-like substance.
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood ventilation system soiled with grease buildup.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. Employee cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed hood drip tray missing from hood ventilation system.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen with rust.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:12 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.