Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MLK RESTAURANT INC

5931 NW 17 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3716147
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13754640
DBPR license2334432

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser at 3 compartment sink not labeled.

Basic 9

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – 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.

#3Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood ventilation system soiled with grease buildup.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed hood drip tray missing from hood ventilation system.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.

#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#8Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen with rust.

#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – 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
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.