MERAKI GREEK BISTRO COCONUT GROVE
3462 MAIN HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33133-5916
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chickpeas (49F – Cold Holding); tzatziki (53F – Cold Holding); spinach with rice (51F – Cold Holding); hummus (48F – Cold Holding); feta (51F – Cold Holding); spinach (50F – Cold Holding) all located at both prep coolers located in front of cookline. As per operator food items are removed from walk in cooler to prep coolers at approximately 10:30am, less than 4 hours. Advised to operator to submerge food containers in ice to rapidly cool. Observed sautéed onions (47F – Cold Holding); calamari (48F – Cold Holding); shrimp (47F – Cold Holding) located in reach in cooler next to ice machine at kitchen area, less than 4 hours. Advised to place food items into reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Observed chickpeas (51F- Cold Holding); tzatziki (43F – Cold Holding); spinach with rice (51F – Cold Holding); hummus 43F – Cold Holding);feta (51F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F- Cold Holding) all located at both prep coolers located in front of cookline. Observed calamari (46F – Cold Holding); shrimp (48F- Cold Holding) located in reach in cooler next to ice machine at kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
31A-09-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by dish machine and beverage cooler at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6Intermediate – – 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/ At the time of the inspection observed 4 food employees engaged in food preparation with no food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
05-08-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – 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. Printed and provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of shrimp, calamari and cooked onions stored in cooler not date marked. As per operator food was prepared from previous days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – 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 all employee training expired as of March, July and August of 2023 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
Basic 14
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep area kitchen counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
29-18-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Drain cover(s) missing between cook line prep area and grill. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
40-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at back storage shelf area employee cellphone stored near prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed a broken door lid to ice machine at back of kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water located throughout kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
08B-43-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed various canned food items, plastic containers of oil and uncooked potatoes stored outside under a shed like structure with no walls and area is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in chest freezer used to stored ice cream at back of kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units throughout kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled filters above cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door left open during hours operation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
25-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed various single serve aluminum pans stored outside under a shed like structure with no walls and area is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses observed throughout the kitchen and front counter area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:19 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.