MOTEK GABLES
45 MIRACLE MILE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.observed employee at kitchen changing tasks from soiled to clean but no hand washing, just new gloves.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food trays stored on hand sink at salad station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area kitchen. Cook send to place a new roll.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: location placed an order for cutting boards replacing. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 4 units no cooling properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: unit partially fixed a being helped by ice. **Time Extended**
- 08B-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Hand wash sink located by cook line ( grill) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For some employees at kitchen and prep area. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 4 units no cooling properly. Warning
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Hand wash sink located by cook line ( grill) Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at prep area, faucet broken. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee at dough station. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ground beef (55F - Cold Holding); Fish (55F - Cold Holding); Beef (55F - Cold Holding). Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (55F - Cold Holding); Fish (55F - Cold Holding); Beef (55F - Cold Holding). Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Warning
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Cook line. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At dough station. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed a prep area out of the kitchen with a prep table used for storing and preparing food. The room needs a hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Pending, time granted. **Time Extended**
- 27-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. For most of hand sinks in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Most of hand sinks with hot water running except the one by dishwasher machine. **Time Extended**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
11
Basic
4
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Warning
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Three boxes with meat at WIF. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees no washing hands due to lack of hot water. Kitchen. Warning
- 12A-08-4:High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. For most of the hand wash sinks in the kitchen and prep area. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hummus 46°F, cut tomatoes 50°F, cheese 50°F. According the chef the items were brought from the walk in cooler approximately at 10 am. Time of the inspection 12:00. Items were stored with ice and placed in another unit. Warning
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Kitchen. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed a prep area out of the kitchen with a prep table used for storing and preparing food. The room needs a hand sink. Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning
- 27-08-4:Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. For most of hand sinks in the kitchen. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef sent for a new roll and soap. Cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 27-11-4:Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line. Warning
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Warning
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Prep area at the kitchen. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 11 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with fruits stored on the floor at the bar area. Employee moved it . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in oven handles. Employee moved them. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board at the expo station. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand washing sign at all hand sinks located at the bar area.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed no food grade towels used to cover the pita bread .
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and serving food at the time of the inspection. Admin Complaint
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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/ Adriana Boza National Registry 5/18/2023.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a funnel inside the hand sink at the bar. Employee moved it and washed it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used for oil at the pita station. The brush was discarded. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - 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. Gaskets for prep area, kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in Walk in cooler several boxes with beef on floor.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At pizza station. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided via email.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area at kitchen. Employee placed a new roll.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
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Phone: (305) 396-8547
Website: http://www.motekcafe.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(2,330 reviews)Price Level
$$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 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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Takeout
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025