KALAMATA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
423 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 3059274325
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed BABAGANOUSH (48F - Cooling) at reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee made two days prior.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed BABAGANOUSH (48F - Cooling) at reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee made two days prior.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at bar area soiled with mold lime substance.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach and cooler next to three compartment sink, torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of rear exit door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line towels under a white cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reaching cooler next to three compartment sink.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mix green (46F - Cold Holding) at cook line with double container. Chef voluntary discarded.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking HWS at bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at bar area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by cook line HWS.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored above 3 compartment sink not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled through the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
Feb 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved at preparation area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored inside handisnk by cook line. Manager removed then.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved at preparation area.
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.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Jun 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen and ceiling vent soiled at cook line area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw lamb not covered while stored at reach-in cooler at cook line.
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen and ceiling vent soiled at cook line area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted next to dishmachine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee while cooking at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil stored on floor near hand washing sink at kitchen area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw lamb not covered while stored at reach-in cooler at cook line.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area. Operator added paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottles stored inside reach-in cooler at kitchen area. Chef removed water bottles.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee handling ready to eat bread near hot holding equipment at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler doors in disrepair by fryers at kitchen area and lids at reach-in cooler at preparation area.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored on floor under hand washing sink at kitchen area. Chef removed box of frying oil from floor.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.