MERAKI GREEK BISTRO
190 SE 1 AVE, Miami FL 33131 · 786.773.1535
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JUN 24
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JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
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-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener soiled.
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.
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings on top of food preparation shelves.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food on kitchen floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Kitchen, food, preparation, salad worker.
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 thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can open food debris.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employee cell phones on top of food preparation.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Kitchen employee working with food with arm bracelets.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor inside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on top of kitchen shelves throughout.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
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 warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Most kitchen employees.
Equipment in poor repair. Damaged walk in cooler door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of frozen dough, kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen RIC.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled kitchen walls throughout.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
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 thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
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 in three-compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of pita bread. Inside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance to most kitchen coolers and chest freezers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front service coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout cooking area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 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.
Apr 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 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.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-2023
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans at 130 stem table, cook reheat the black beans to 165 f
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/ jaciel Santos 10-12-2018
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 warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the fryer, kitchen area, walk in cooler.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of old grease inside oven.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance to chest freezer, gasket
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all kitchen RIC soil.
Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of food spills throughout kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of 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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen coolers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris throughout kitchen walls.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
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.