Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

MAHINA

1 KNIGHTS KEY BLVD · MARATHON · Monroe County · FL 33050

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3401128
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8534773
DBPR license5428372

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#17High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods In walk-in cooler not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw seafood .

#18High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Hollandaise sauce using TPHC. date marked during inspection. 4 hours for breakfast only

#19High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 5

#20Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#21Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of handwash sink in the kitchen

#22Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna poke not identified as raw on the menu

#23Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#24Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 16

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#3Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean Slicer stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. chef moved the slicer over on the prep table **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic12B-12-5

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine is not working

#9Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

#10Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#11Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In dish room

#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled.

#14Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#15Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing sausage in t prep sink without cold running water

#16Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.