Inspection Report

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MARAKAS PIZZA RESTAURANT

14707 SW 42 ST STE 406 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33185

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3485086
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8832920
DBPR license2333373

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef patty stored over a case of lemons, in the walk in cooler.

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep cooler cooked shrimp (50 F – Cold Holding), as per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator added iced bags to food to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored in the hws located at cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn. Observed under-counter prep cooler gasket torn, located at cook line.

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

#4Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed spatula, and several knifes stored on a dusty surface under the microwave located above the prep cooler at pizza station. Operator removed it all and replaced them for clean ones. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at preparation cooler located at cook line in front of the stove.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hws located at cook line.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under-counter prep cooler gasket solid, located at cook line.

#8Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.