MKNOSH
9517 HARDING AVE, Surfside FL 33154
Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 7 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026011656 | Dec 8, 2025 | Mar 25, 2026 | $520 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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 no proof of any training for Debra Keller and Arold Turenne.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed speed rack in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Oct 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Employees provided paper towels.
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 no proof of any training for Debra Keller and Arold Turenne.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under yellow cutting board at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed speed rack in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating while on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw beef stored on floor under meat prep station.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef and cooked beef stored in walk in cooler not covered.
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/ Observed food manager certificate for Joshua Marcus expired on 08/20/2024.
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. Operator was provided form via email.
Food stored on floor. Observed 3 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor at entrance of cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles. Operator removed tongs from oven door handles.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on the floor in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer next to cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes without date marked inside walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments and under walk in cooler shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
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.