MERAKI GREEK GYRO
919 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
18
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout reach in coolers and reach in freezer at establishment.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket with French fries not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at kitchen next to fryer.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers at kitchen.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers soiled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 22-35-5:High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple task without changing gloves.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed beef stored inside handsink near 3 compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 21 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 11/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
15
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area by the entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 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 soiled throughout the establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer in poor repair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed walk in cooler floor not easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with accumulation of grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers and reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 24-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils facing up at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **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 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsink located next to the grill. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2024 revealed 17 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
17
Total
22
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area by the entrance.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer in poor repair.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the establishment.
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed walk in cooler floor not easily cleanable.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with accumulation of grease.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers and reach in freezer.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled at kitchen.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils facing up at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut potatoes (114F - Hot Holding); branzino (115F - Hot Holding); chicken (103F - Hot Holding) at front display. As per chef for less than 2 hours. Instructed chef to reheat food to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsink located next to the grill. **Repeat Violation**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Evi Penna and Adonis Perntkas working for more than 60 days with no certificate.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 22 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 17 basic).