MARAKAS PIZZA RESTAURANT
14707 SW 42 ST STE 406 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33185
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-49-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed both cup washing machines at front counter with a sanitizing temperature of 138F and 149F. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Dishwashing machines are not working properly at front counter. Reading at 139F on left side cup washing dishwasher. Reading at 147F on right side dishwasher. **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed seven portions of cooked lasagna with a market date of 07.10. Informed chef that product needs to be discarded. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: On callback inspection observed 22 portions of cooked lasagne cold holding date marked 7/29; 8 days holding. Operator discarded product. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed seven portions of cooked lasagna with a market date of 07.10. Informed chef that product needs to be discarded. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: On callback inspection observed 22 portions of cooked lasagne cold holding date marked 7/29; 8 days holding. Operator discarded product. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
16-54-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed exterior temperature reading at 155F. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 4
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on walk in freezer door and chest freezer at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed ice build up on walk in freezer door and chest freezer at cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at walk in cooler, all reach in coolers at cook line. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed soiled gasket at walk in cooler, all reach in coolers at cook line. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled. **Time Extended**
38-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:47 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.