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RESTAURANTE UNIVERSAL MARIA'S

Health inspection records show RESTAURANTE UNIVERSAL MARIA'S in OPA-LOCKA has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2072 Opa Locka Boulevard
Florida, 33054
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10877742

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at cook line area.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employees bathroom.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on Oct. 1st 2025
  • 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 at front counter unit.

Inspection Date: 4/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8992714

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
  • 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. Cooked: beef, rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/1/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8565423

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside the rice. Employee removed it.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.debris inside oven.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the stove. Employee put it inside the sanitizer solution bucket.
  • 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. Cooked beef, rice, beans and chicken tacos held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.

Inspection Date: 12/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377027

  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(159 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:6:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday:6:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday:8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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