MOTEK AVENTURA
19565 BISCAYNE BLVD #946
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at dry storage.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside of ice machine. Employee removed handle from touching ice. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching tomato sauce at cook line. Employee removed handle from touching sauce. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 78 F at kabob station. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink near kabob station.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Utensils stored on floor between uses. Observed container with utensils in use stored on floor at kabob station. Employee placed container on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers of feta cheese inside of walk in cooler.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed salad spinner stored in hand wash sink at dish machine area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near dish machine. Chef provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Chef instructed employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth lining tray on buns. Cloth was in direct contact with food. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container broken and removed, leaving food exposed to potential contamination. Located in dry storage area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of lemons being stored on floor in coffee station. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Chef removed and placed behind bar. Located in bar area. Corrected On-Site
- 03G-05-5:High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
- 03G-04-5:High Priority - Observed various raw fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. As per chef all fish was prepared less than 1 hour ago and is only held for no more than 48 hours. Manager instructed employee to remove from packaging. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Located in coffee station.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food blocking access to hand washing sink in pizza area and strainer being stored in hand washing sink in coffee station and plastic bottles stored in hand washing sink in warewash area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense rice and lentils. Manager discarded cups. Corrected On-Site
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in dry storage area.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor in walk in cooler.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in pizza station.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - 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 employee touching and plating ready to eat bread with barehands. Advised manager who then coached employee and instructed her to wash hands and place on gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food paper towels lining various foods in kitchen area/ reach in cooler.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in pizza station. Manager added. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in pizza station. Manager added. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area in disrepair. Per chef they are awaiting maintenance to come repair. Establishment has a sink with 5 feet.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep tables. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of pizza boxes being stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in customer reach. Bartender moved behind counter. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in bar area being used as a dump sink. Manager coached employee and instructed him to clean sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 974-2626
Website: https://motekcafe.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(2,762 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
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Breakfast
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Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025