MERAKI GREEK GYRO

Name: MERAKI GREEK GYRO
Address: 919 ALTON ROAD, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US

919 ALTON ROAD, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2326634

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F 12/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

58 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation**
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled inside RIC.
[03G-54-1] Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed establishment conducting ROP for ground beef inside walk in cooler not removed from packaging within 48 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed several products thawing at ambient temperature by walk in cooler, coached employee on correct procedures. **Repeat Violation**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese inside WIC. **Repeat Violation**
[53A-05-6] 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/ **Repeat Violation**
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yorlin, Joannis, Milagros, Barbara, and Maikol certified by Safe Staff all certification expired on 12-21-2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers soiled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[03G-54-1] Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed establishment conducting ROP for ground beef inside walk in cooler not removed from packaging within 48 hours. **Warning**
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed several products thawing at ambient temperature by walk in cooler, coached employee on correct procedures. **Warning**
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. **Warning**
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese inside WIC. **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced beef gyro (64F - Cold Holding) at cook line stove, as per employee for 1 hour prior. **Warning**
[11-27-4] 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. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
[53A-05-6] 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/ **Warning**
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter HWS, employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[11-26-1] 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. Observed several new employees with no health reporting agreement. **Warning**
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment serves beef undercooked as medium with no consumer advisory posted. Provided to server and posted at dining area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef inside WIC with no date marked, as per employee for more than 24 hours prior. **Warning**
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yorlin, Joannis, Milagros, Barbara, and Maikol certified by Safe Staff all certification expired on 12-21-2024. **Warning**