MARAKAS PIZZA CORAL WAY CORP
7032 SW 24 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can at unisex employee bathroom with broken lid. Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food at reach in cooler at front counter not separated from restaurant food. Chef separated employee food and labeled container. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple servers and a line cook wearing watches while engaging in food handling. Coached chef as to why cross contamination may occur when employees wear jewelry.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed delivery door at walk in cooler with a gap.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine located at kitchen area. Chef removed scoop to wash. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink at cook line near pizza oven missing sign. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed wall of walk in cooler next to entrance and left rear corner soiled with mold like substance. Observed interior of reach in cooler next ice machine soiled with food debris.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored on shelf at dry storage next to cook line at kitchen area. Employee removed malice and placed in their personal bag. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs at walk in cooler stored above ready to eat food. Employee removed and placed on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of Mayonnaise stored on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Observed containers of milk stored on floor of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed server begin portioning ice at front counter, no handwash Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Observed cook handle personal beverage container and then began scooping ice no handwash. Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server rinsing metal cup at handsink near coffee machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Observed cook filling beverage and rinsing sponge in handwash sink at cook line. Manager discussed with employee. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
7
Basic
7
Total
22
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Observed interior of coffee bean grinder heavily soiled. Observed fruit juicer soiled with old food debris. Manager removed juicer for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 phone and cup located on shelf with clean pots and pans. Employee removed items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of Mayonnaise stored on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside container at front counter. Employee removed ice container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's bathroom. Warning
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons not inverted above coffee machine Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed server begin portioning ice at front counter, no handwash Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook remove gloves, touch face, and then donned gloves, no handwash. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw cheese stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged products Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad with date mark of more than 7 days at reach in cooler at expo area. Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handle soiled dishes and then handled single service trays at front counter, no hand wash. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad with date mark of more than 7 days at reach in cooler at expo area. Warning
- 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 Cooked Shrimp (122F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. As per manager, product held at room temperature for less than 1 hour. Employee took product to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200 plus ppm) Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plusppm) Manager diluted solution with water. Finally reading 100ppm Warning
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed food manager unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Discussed with manager. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Cook unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Discussed with employee. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with stains at preparation area. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server rinsing metal cup at handsink near coffee machine. Warning
- 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic spatula in disrepair at ware washing area. Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sinks at cook line and preparation area. Employee replenished soap Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 22 total violations (8 high priority, 7 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
- 22-56-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed temperature dishwasher machine at 156F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Observed temperature dish machine at 157F. Admin Complaint
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor at walk in cooler. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 2 food employees don gloves, no hand wash. Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled single service trays at front area. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); marinara (47F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at pizza area. As per person in charge, less than 1 hour. Advised person in charge to take products to freezer to rapidly chill. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Employee turned water on to dilute. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Employee took solution to dilute with water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by garbage can. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed temperature dishwasher machine at 156F. Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
7
Basic
3
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathrooms and ware washing area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area and ice cream area.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook begin preparing food at cook line, no hand wash. Manager coached employee and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed cook wipe hands on wiping cloth at cook line. Manager coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of milk stored inside ice machine. Manager removed milk.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over lettuce at walk in cooler.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of crab croquetas, ham croquetas, lasagna and cooked chicken marked with dates more than 7 days. Manager discarded products.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of milk stored inside ice machine. Manager removed milk.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at pizza preparation area. As per manager, for approximately 1 hour. Manager closed unit lid. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at back preparation area. Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at back preparation area, ware washing and expo area.
- 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. Provided policy via email. Manager printed and some employees reviewed and signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at back preparation area, ware washing area and cook line. Manager replenished soap. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of crab croquetas, ham croquetas, lasagna and cooked chicken marked with dates more than 7 days. Manager discarded products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 17 total violations (7 high priority, 7 intermediate, 3 basic).