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
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler below cook line, raw chicken stored over raw beef kabobs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table cooler tzatziki (48F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding). As per cook for less than 2 hours. Operator placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
31A-07-4Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handwashing sink available at outdoor bar area at rear of establishment. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to dish machine blocked by beverage cooler at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at front counter used as dump sink for ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Observed no food manager present with 6 employees present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-14-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers and ice bins with alcohol inside. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers and ice bins with alcohol inside. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. Observed establishment added an outdoor walk in cooler with no approved plan review. Observed establishment add and outdoor unenclosed storage area with no approved plan review.**Warning** **Warning**
Basic 14
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at standing reach in cooler torn. Observed door to reach in freezer at rear of kitchen broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with an approximate additional 55 seats. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-32-4Basic – Food being prepared outside. Observed employee peeling and preparing potatoes outside in the back of the establishment where walk in cooler is located. **Warning**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Observed 8 boxes of potatoes, 6 boxes of gyro bread and several canned goods stored outside at rear of establishment where walk in cooler is located. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in. observed at both reach in chest freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-11-5Basic – Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed aluminum pans stored in area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-freezer. Observed at standing reach in freezer at rear of kitchen. **Warning**
24-04-4Basic – Unused, unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers without cleaning them first. Observed at rear outdoor bar area, wine glasses stored on counter top exposed to elements. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:03 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.