Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables

Last inspected:

1831 Ponce De Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Overview

MKT Kitchen in Coral Gables has accumulated 134 violations across 22 inspections since 2015, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection—substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring: shell stock requirements violations appeared in at least four inspections (2022, 2023, 2024); proper hand/arm washing and employee health violations were cited in 2022; chemical storage violations appeared in both 2022 inspections; and food temperature control violations were documented multiple times. A particularly intensive inspection on November 8, 2022 identified five high-priority violations and issued a Warning, followed by a successful Call Back two days later. The most recent inspection on September 16, 2025 resulted in Inspection Completed—No Further Action with six violations, all intermediate or basic priority.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
134Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 6.1 violations / inspection 6.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher by ice machine
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority

Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables last inspected?
Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables?
The most frequently cited violations at Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables had?
Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables find?
Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables was most recently inspected on September 16, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables ever been shut down?
No, Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Mkt Kitchen in Coral Gables operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Torange Restaurant a Persian Cuisine (2015-2016).

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