KALAMATA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
423 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH 33139
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored above 3 compartment sink not inverted.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at kitchen.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled through the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved at preparation area.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by cook line. Manager removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw meat at cook line. Chef moved the items upon minimum required cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site
- 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/ Observed Caglar Ortatepe food manager certification expired on 9-8-2024.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored inside handisnk by cook line. Manager removed then. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen and ceiling vent soiled at cook line area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen and ceiling vent soiled at cook line area. **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed no Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw lamb not covered while stored at reach-in cooler at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed raw lamb not covered while stored at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/26/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen and ceiling vent soiled at cook line area. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted next to dishmachine.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee while cooking at cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil stored on floor near hand washing sink at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw lamb not covered while stored at reach-in cooler at cook line.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 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.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottles stored inside reach-in cooler at kitchen area. Chef removed water bottles. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee handling ready to eat bread near hot holding equipment at front counter.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler doors in disrepair by fryers at kitchen area and lids at reach-in cooler at preparation area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored on floor under hand washing sink at kitchen area. Chef removed box of frying oil from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area. Operator added paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (786) 953-4662
Website: http://kalamatamiami.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(1,422 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025