MARIA'S GREEK RESTAURANT
2359-61 SW 22 STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33145
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb and raw beef stored on top of cut onions and green peppers inside reach in cooler at preparation table.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (123F – Hot Holding) as per operator placed on top of stove one hour before inspection, operator moved chicken to oven to be reheated. Operator reheated to final temperature 168F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Observed no clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea, provided operator the form.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket of water stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen next to stove area and mop bucket stored in front of hand wash sink next to reach in freezer at dish area.
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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 employees Jeanpierre, Dairon, and Igobert with expired training certificates expired on 4/10/2022.
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of all reach in coolers soiled
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of carrots and potatoes stored on the floor next to walk in cooler. Raw chicken and vegetables stored on floor inside of walk in cooler.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by dish area
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in coolers with soiled gaskets.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside of walk in cooler rusted/soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled black walls inside of walk in cooler
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on the floor next to reach in freezer in dish area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:50 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.