MARAKAS PIZZA RESTAURANT
14707 SW 42 ST STE 406, Miami FL 33185 · 305.364.5175
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hand wash sink across of the cooking line with no hot water due to the water line being closed. Employee opened the water line.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025087495 | Sep 9, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | $400 |
| 1--2024058043 | Aug 6, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | $360 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles inside kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at the walk in freezer.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment has a license for 18 seating but establishment is currently seating 48.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable to clean floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy buildup of ice inside walk in freezer.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an electrical bug zapper stored on a shelf above prep counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand washing sink located next to mixing machine and hand washing sink located inside customer bathroom. Alison missing hand washing sign at handwashing sink located across sauté station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves inside the walk-in cooler.
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw shell eggs cooked for immediate service not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed chicken cooked to 160F Cooking, operator reheat chicken breast to a final temperature of 172F Cooking.
Soiled wiping towels stored inside reach in cooler with uncovered Food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (124F - Hot Holding); cheese cream (112F - Hot Holding). Operator started reheating.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glue air freshener above food prep area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker in disrepair at the mop sink outside in the back.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee not aware how to calibrate a probe thermometer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixing machine with accumulation of debris.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink located across sautee station.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles inside kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 1 thermos and one open plastic cup with liquid stored above preparation table and on preparation table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at the walk in freezer.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment has a license for 18 seating but establishment is currently seating 48.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor with grease outside establishment.
Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable to clean floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy buildup of ice inside walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle touching the sugar in the container located in the front counter.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an electrical bug zapper stored on a shelf above prep counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand washing sink located next to mixing machine and hand washing sink located inside customer bathroom. Alison missing hand washing sign at handwashing sink located across sauté station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves inside the walk-in cooler.
Sep 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 0 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 29 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate21 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of tomatoes sauce dented. Stop sale 6 lbs. Employee discarded.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed female employee touch soiled clothes and then proceeded to prep pizza without washing her hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed individual portions of pasta with no date mark label. Per operator, pasta was made yesterday morning, exceeding 24 hour mark.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a container of cheese located in the reach in cooler near cook line and the reach-in cooler near the prep pizza making station reaching 51F. Per operator, pulled cheese from walk in at noon. Also observed ham (45F - Cooling); Beef Burgers (46F - Cold Holding); chorizo (46F- Cold Holding); pasta (57F - Cold Holding); croquetas (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. Per operator food over 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of cheese located in the reach in cooler near cook line and the reach-in cooler near the prep pizza making station reaching 51F. Per operator, pulled cheese from walk in cooler at noon. Also observed ham (45F - Cooling); Beef Burger (46F - Cold Holding); chorizo (46F- Cold Holding); pasta (57F - Cold Holding); croquetas (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. Per operator food over 24 hours. Thermometer was reading at 58F. Stop sale issued.
Vacuum breaker disrepair at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker in disrepair at the mop sink outside in the back.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed not keeping day tracking once food is no longer frozen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hand wash sink across of the cooking line with no hot water due to the water line being closed. Employee opened the water line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located in the front counter soiled.
Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed can opener soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed two areas in the kitchen area missing tiles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 thermos stored above preparation table and on preparation table. Employee removed them.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed one waitress chewing gum at the front counter while serving water.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed male employee drinking from an open container near the pizza prep station.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed male employee drinking from an open container near the pizza prep station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an open drink container near the pizza prep station and personal water bottles stored on top of the counter of pizza prep station. Employee removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee with two bracelets while prepping pizzas.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic bins on a trolley near the walk in freezer wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gasket of the walk in freezer door in disrepair.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment has a license for 18 seating but establishment is currently seating 48.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on door oven handle in the kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle touching the sugar in the container located in the front counter. Employee corrected handle to not touch sugar.
Insect control device stored over food preparation area. Observed an electrical bug zapper stored on a shelf above prep counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the station located in the main kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed metal shelves at kitchen entrance soiled. Wall near reach in near pizza station soiled. The reach in cooler door gaskets and the reach in cooler doors soiled, located across the stove and the pizza station. Observed the door gasket and the door soiled for the walk in freezer and walk in cooler. Observed the ice machine soiled located in the front area.
Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink located in the kitchen.employee corrected.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves inside the walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar at the front counter with no label. Employee labeled container.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef patty stored over a case of lemons, in the walk in cooler.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored in the hws located at cook line. Operator removed it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn. Observed under-counter prep cooler gasket torn, located at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
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.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at preparation cooler located at cook line in front of the stove.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hws located at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under-counter prep cooler gasket solid, located at cook line.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed in the walk in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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.
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.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Red Packed Spaghetti sauce dented at prepares. Product was discarded.
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.
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.
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.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing the correct chlorine concentration. Coached employee on correct concentration.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hot line hand sink and ware washing hand sink both blocked by garbage can. Coached chef on correct procedure.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of rosemary at handwashing sink at cook line. Cook removed container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bathroom used by staff.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on hand washing sink at cook line. Chef had roach removed and area sanitized.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed crate of plastic milk containers stored on walk in floor. Coached chef on correct storing procedure.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at front counter and rear ice machine.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle inside container of diced ham in walk in cooler. Scoop was removed.
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.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bananas in thank you bags at reach in cooler next to cook line. Manager removed bananas from thank you bags.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves. Instructed employee to change gloves before continuing a different task. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and placed new gloves on.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in all reach in coolers at kitchen in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bag being used as lid to ice bin, bad gets pushed into the bin and is contacting the ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Bottles of wine stored in employee restroom, discussed with operator removing them.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.