MARHABA LEBANESE CUISINE
1533-35 MADRUGA AVE STE 3, Coral Gables FL 33146 · 305-778-1862
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed carton of shelled eggs and raw beef stored over bags of lettuce.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener. Operator cleaned.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink and front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for hummus, prepped meats and sauces in reach in coolers.
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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. Observed expired for Yamileth Gonzalez on 1/26/2026.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of spices and quinoa.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on floor. Operator removed.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 1 panel missing.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at bathroom hand sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed for containers of cut lettuce, sour cream and diced tomatoes in prep reach in cooler
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at reach in cooler, lentil soup (54F - Cooling) as per operator since last night. Operator removed to discard.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at reach in cooler, lentil soup (54F - Cooling) as per operator since last night.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for containers of cooked ground beef, marinated chicken, cooked lentils and octopus in reach in coolers.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at rear kitchen standing reach in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles, plastic gallons of cooking oil and pot of soup stored on floor.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed at cook line. Operator removed to clean.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in containers of water of 73F.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed for containers of cut lettuce and diced tomatoes in prep reach in cooler
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters with grease build up.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in freezer raw chicken, raw beef stored on top of cooked pork and beef strips.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in freezer raw chicken, raw beef stored with cooked pork and beef strips.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of sugar and rice.
Food stored on floor. Observed a crate of onions stored on floor. Operator removed and stored onto shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezers.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at mini ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hood filter soiled with grease build up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go tray not inverted at top shelf of cook line.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in chest reach in freezer raw pork, beef and chicken stored together not separated.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine test kit.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean drinking glasses stored under soap dispenser next to hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed items.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door in kitchen.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils stored in the kitchen unit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.
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 employee drinking tea from open cup at the cookline.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in the chest reach in freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers located on the storage shelf opposite cookline.
Stored food not covered. Observed for the cooked chicken,beef and pork located in the prep reach in cooler.
Feb 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above raw shrimp,fish located in the large chest freezer.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.
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 for Jianchao W, Rongfa W. Zhongxian W, as per operator all working at the establishment for more than two months.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the floor by the ware washing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on the prep counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers located on shelf opposite cookline.
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.