MARENAS RESORT
18683 Collins Avenue
Florida, 33160
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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17375 COLLINS AVE
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee preparing food outside in unapproved pool bar. Food is prepared and stored under tent with no solid walls and unprotected from environmental sources of contamination. Manager closed bar area and discarded all food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed food stored outside in unapproved pool bar. Food was stored under tent with no solid walls and unprotected from environmental sources of contamination. Manager closed bar area and discarded all food. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in unapproved outside pool bar. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food due to no hand washing sink installed in unapproved outside bar area. Manager closed bar area. Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located in unapproved outdoor bar area. Manager removed and placed in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; diced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); cut melon (59F - Cold Holding) Observed all food stored outside in unapproved pool bar. Food was stored under tent with no solid walls and unprotected from environmental sources of contamination. Manager closed bar area and discarded all food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink due to no hand washing sink installed in unapproved outside bar area. Manager closed bar area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Located outside in unapproved bar area. Manager closed bar area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment cooking and serving from pool bar that is not on approved plans. Observed bar with reach in cooler, grill, reach in freezer, coffee maker, ice maker, 3 compartment sink, 2 induction burners, and no hand washing sink. Observed employee preparing food at time of inspection. Bar has roof but no walls for food protection. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41F; sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) All were located on buffet line in lobby area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
10
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense various seasonings. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna and raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 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 backpack and jacket being stored on shelf next to pizza boxes. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair and off hinges. Warning
- 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 22-20-5:Basic - Observed interior of ice machine soiled with red buildup. Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Observed oranges not washed prior to preparation. Oranges are taken straight from cardboard boxes they were delivered in and placed in juicing machine to be squeezed for customer consumption. Warning
- 08B-01-4:High Priority - Self-service buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination for foods. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) All were located on buffet line in lobby area. Warning
- 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/ Observed 4+ employees present and engaging in food preparation with no certified manager on site. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Warning
- 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Observed apples displayed for self-service on buffet line not wrapped and no utensils provided. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Observed establishment offering tuna tartare and raw salmon offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory to operator. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Observed establishment offering tuna tartare and raw salmon on menu with no consumer advisory. However menu does not identify which items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense food in salad station.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located at kitchen entrance.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in kitchen area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/1/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of panko and sugar. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter within customer reach. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (58F - Cold Holding); cut melon (47F - Cold Holding) All were located on buffet line. As per manager all foods has only been out for about 1 hours. Manager instructed employee to remove. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/1/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
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