Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami

Last inspected:

14707 Sw 42 St Ste 406, Miami, FL 33185
Overview

Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami has logged 26 inspections with 359 total violations, averaging 13.8 violations per inspection — more than 2.6 times the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent across the record, including repeated findings for employee health reporting, food contact surface sanitation, proper hand and arm washing, approved food sources, proper cooking temperatures, and chemical storage. The facility received two disciplinary actions totaling $760 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 documented 28 violations including six high-priority findings (employee health reporting, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, approved food source, and proper hand/arm washing) and resulted in a warning issued. The prior inspection on September 9, 2025 recommended an administrative complaint after finding zero violations, and the inspection immediately before that on September 8, 2025 documented 51 violations with six high-priority citations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
368Violations
0Closures
$760in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 13.6 violations / inspection 13.6 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

Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $760.00

Disciplinary action history for Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2025087495 $400.00 Sep 9, 2025 Miami (Doral)
1--2024058043 $360.00 Aug 6, 2024 Fort Lauderdale

Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 2 inspections19 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections33 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— 3 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami had?
Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami find?
Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 9 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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 V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
Has Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $760.00 in fines.
How much has Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami been fined?
Marakas Pizza Restaurant in Miami has been fined a total of $760.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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