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MLK RESTAURANT INC

5931 NW 17 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33142

License #2334432

89 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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Latest inspection
September 1, 2026 · 10 findings · 0 critical
Routine - Food
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Inspections on file
1
Clean inspections
0
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0
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The latest inspection on September 1, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 9 minor.

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MLK RESTAURANT INC looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?

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Official DBPR inspection report ↗
  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in storage closet with water damage. Currently leaking. As per owner, repairman is currently working on solution.
  • [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen with rust.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in storage room soiled with black mold-like substance.
  • [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. Employee cleaned microwave.
  • [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser at 3 compartment sink not labeled.
  • [14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed hood drip tray missing from hood ventilation system.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
  • [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
  • [36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood ventilation system soiled with grease buildup.
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