MARINAS RESTAURANT
800 ALI BABA AVE UNIT B, Opa-Locka FL 33054 · 7967747760
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 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. Poster was provided to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015010274 | Jan 26, 2015 | Jul 6, 2015 | $640 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaned utensils stored inside the handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels inside restroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Inside restroom. Manager provided it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Cooked: rice, soup and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding in kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled cutting boards.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at cleaning equipment stored in handwashing unit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. O all throughout the establishment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Stored food not covered. Observed at reach-in cooler unit cooked food and raw chicken.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection 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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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. Raw chicken over raw eat and pork inside reach in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand washing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unnecessary items in kitchen area.
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 food items not separated from each another according with minimum cooking temperature required.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels not provided at handwashing sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 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 food items not separated from each another according with minimum cooking temperature required.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels not provided at handwashing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler without date marked
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled throughout the kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven..
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unnecessary equipments under preparation table in kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Manager washed hands in triple sink. Advised manager she washed hands in the hand washing sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dry food debris on slicer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking items stored in it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed wall juncture missing in n kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Stored food not covered. Observed beef and cheese not covered inside reach in cooler.
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Raw food not separated from one another according to cooking minimum temperature.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pork and soup held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside the reach in cooler cooler at front counter.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water, in the man restroom bathroom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance in the ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Oct 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 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. Raw food not separated from one another according to cooking minimum temperature.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washing hand in triple sink. Manager washed hand in the hand washing sink.
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. Poster was provided to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prepared table soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in the hand washing sink. Manager removed them.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pork and soup held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside the reach in cooler cooler at front counter.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water, in the man restroom bathroom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance in the ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease on top of the stove and fryer.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris throughout the kitchen and grease under cooking equipments.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
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.