MERAKI GREEK GYRO
919 ALTON ROAD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
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 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut potatoes (114F – Hot Holding); branzino (115F – Hot Holding); chicken (103F – Hot Holding) at front display. As per chef for less than 2 hours. Instructed chef to reheat food to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsink located next to the grill. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Evi Penna and Adonis Perntkas working for more than 60 days with no certificate.
Basic 17
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area by the entrance.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer in poor repair.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the establishment.
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed walk in cooler floor not easily cleanable.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with accumulation of grease.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers and reach in freezer.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled at kitchen.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils facing up at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:41 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.