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KALAMATA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

423 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3468331
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779328
DBPR license2330688

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw meat at cook line. Chef moved the items upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. 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 Caglar Ortatepe food manager certification expired on 9-8-2024.

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored inside handisnk by cook line. Manager removed then. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved at preparation area.

#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by cook line. Manager removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen

#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.