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MERAKI GREEK BISTRO COCONUT GROVE

3462 MAIN HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33133-5916

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3504556
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8896319
DBPR license2328647

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate7 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 1

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in freezer raw fish and scallops stored over cooked portions of gyro meats. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to dish machine blocked by reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for stored chicken, kababs and prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. As per operator items were prepped no more than 2 days ago. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler box of vegetables stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Observed boxes of potatoes, onions and gyro breads stored outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at both reach in chest freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at cook line top shelf for to go plates. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.