MARIN KITCHEN CAFE INC
7805 SW 24 ST #120, MIAMI, FL 33155
License #2336020
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →MARIN KITCHEN CAFE INC in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.3 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 6, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 6 critical, 2 major, 13 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on November 6, 2025 shows 21 observation rows: 6 critical, 2 major, and 13 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese Tequenos (118F - Hot Holding) at hot holding unit at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator increased the temperature of hot holding unit during inspection. Also observed Ham Croquettes (116F - Hot Holding) at hot holding unit at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator increased the temperature of hot holding unit during inspection.
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at front counter. Employee stored properly during inspection.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of preparation area at kitchen area.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed double door reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at preparation area at kitchen.
- [41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 1 can stored under preparation area at kitchen. Operator discarded it during inspection.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed outside of bathroom.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at front counter.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around preparation area at kitchen.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance at front counter.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside non food grade bag inside mini chest freezer at kitchen area. Chef removed it from bag and stored properly during inspection. Also observed raw meat stored inside non food grade bag at double door reach in cooler. Chef removed it from bag and stored properly during inspection.
- [12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation not changing gloves after touching her face. Employee removed gloves and washed hands during inspection.
- [36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- [14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee machine at front counter.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at preparation table at kitchen area.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast stored on top of ready to eat vegetables. Operator removed it during inspection.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham (49 F - Cold Holding) at double door reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator placed it in reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at double door reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled next to double door reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on hot holding unit handle at front counter. Employee stored properly during inspection.
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