MARFIL BISTRO
8347 NW 36 ST UNIT A, Miami FL 33166 · 305.960.7054
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw duck over raw beef inside reach in cooler under grill in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handsink located next to cook line.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler certificate for Alex Diaz.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed behind 3 compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsink soiled located next to cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind dishwasher.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored in sugar container under prep table in back kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and hood pipes soiled in kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed swordfish bags inside reach in cooler under grill in kitchen. Operator put fish out of bags.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken base container stored on back kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle soiled inside Bar.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under prep tables in back kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by two compartment sink in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed seafood plastic container stored on Walk in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets in front of cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Mar 17, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container under prep table in back kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by two compartment sink in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed vegetables box stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator removed box from floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stored in standing water at 80°F inside kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed balsamic dressing bottle and flour container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled both containers.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled oven over stove in kitchen. Also, observed soiled can opener blade in kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed snapper bags uncut inside Walk in cooler. Operator started to cut bags.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by two compartment sink in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Operator removed tongs.
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 touching cooked rice in back kitchen. Operator removed scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F in kitchen. Operator started to reheat water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles.
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 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 duck over raw fish inside reach in cooler under grill. Operator stored products correctly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bread box stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator removed box from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 80°F inside kitchen. Operator removed water.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed over walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets in front of cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed risotto containers uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered containers.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 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 duck over raw beef inside reach in cooler under grill in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container under prep table inside back kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under prep tables inside back kitchen. Operator inverted pots.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed yellowfin tuna inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator cut bags.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets thorn by two compartment sink inside kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour under prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water at 90°F inside kitchen. Operator removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of grill inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover at front kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar containers not labeled under prep table inside back kitchen. Operator labeled containers.
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.