MC KITCHEN
4141 NE 2 AVE STE 101A, Miami FL 33137
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/2023.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags for mussels and clams, no date mark for last day of sale.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in freezer.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed coolers across cook line with ambient temp of 47F, the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); marinara (48F - Cold Holding); butter (57F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (57F - Cold Holding).
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in coolers at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar area.
Apr 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook prepare salad on front line without wearing gloves. Inspector spoke with head chef, salad was discarded and cook washed hands and then put on gloves.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed towels in contact with lettuce and herbs in reach in next to oven. Chef removed during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw salmon and beef in cooler drawers under grill. Operator corrected during inspection.
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 turkey nuggets above waffles in walk in freezer. Operator corrected on site.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed cook prepare salad on front line without wearing gloves. Inspector spoke with head chef, salad was discarded and cook washed hands and then put on gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler next to oven with the following TCS foods out of temp: cooked potato (50F - Cold Holding); caramelized onions (47F - Cold Holding); pearl onion (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Observed coolers across cook line with ambient temp of 47F, the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); marinara (48F - Cold Holding); butter (57F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Inspector advised for items to be placed on ice and to place a work order for coolers.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags for mussels and clams, no date mark for last day of sale.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in freezer.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed coolers across cook line with ambient temp of 47F, the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); marinara (48F - Cold Holding); butter (57F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (57F - Cold Holding).
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in coolers at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar area.
Jan 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expire license since 10/1/25.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw turkey patties stored over cooked bolognese inside walk on freezer. Operator rearranged properly. Observed raw chicken over washed potatoes inside walk on cooler. Operator rearranged properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 4 tuna units still inside package I sidewalk in cooler. As per operator since the night before.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for clams.
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 4 tuna units still inside package I sidewalk in cooler. As per operator since the night before.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal cup on prep table at bakery. Operator removed the item.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table at pizza station. Operator removed the phone.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to ice machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed pizza boxes not inverted over shelve next to ice machine. Operator inverted the boxes.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked bolognese, turkey patties not covered inside walk in freezer. Operator covered products.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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 one packet with raw tuna completely thawed inside ROP Packaging at cooler front counter. Chef immediately discarded product.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at drying boards clean containers with old labels stuck on them.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on hand sink at kitchen.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection 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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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a bottle water. Manager moved and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in prep refrigerated tables at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer Floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled above pizza oven and above grill.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers at drying rack with all labels.
May 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate1 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. Ran dish machine multiple times, temped: 112.5F, 134.7F, 148.3F. Operator re-ran multiple times, temped 158.9F.
Clam and mussel tags not marked with last date served. Clam and mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
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.
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/ Fredy Leon, expired on 03/19/2024.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used as dump sink at bar. Observed ice cubes in handwash sink at kitchen.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee drinks stored on cutting boards at cook line. Operator removed drinks.
Jan 31, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding) at mercado restaurant in reach in cooler, operator stated she is constantly opening cooler and lid kept open, he placed ice in bottom of unit to help cool fridge down. mushroom (64F - Cold Holding); rice cake (61F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding); bacon (61F - Cold Holding) items in top portion of cooler in the middle of cooks line, cooler was turned off, operator turned unit on and moved all items to walk in freezer to rapidly drop. Retemps were taken items were dropping but not quite to 41F or below. meat sauce (49F - Cold Holding) item next to red sauce cooling at 118, manager placed meat sauce down below to drop temp.
Jan 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towels directly lining containers in walk in cooler (basil etc).
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding) at mercado restaurant in reach in cooler, operator stated she is constantly opening cooler and lid kept open, he placed ice in bottom of unit to help cool fridge down. mushroom (64F - Cold Holding); rice cake (61F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding); bacon (61F - Cold Holding) items in top portion of cooler in the middle of cooks line, cooler was turned off, operator turned unit on and moved all items to walk in freezer to rapidly drop. Retemps were taken items were dropping but not quite to 41F or below. meat sauce (49F - Cold Holding) item next to red sauce cooling at 118, manager placed meat sauce down below to drop temp.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of 4 way splitter attached to facet at mop sink.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing dates.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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 all certificates expired and missing most current staff member certificates.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside/outside warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Above coffee area in prep kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on shelf over prep table on cooks line. Drink on shelf in reach in cooler. Operator moved all drinks.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board behind bar with cracks in it.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 3 knives in between reach in coolers on cooks line. Operator removed knives.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Dessert reach in cooler in prep room.
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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