Restaurante Universal Maria's in Opa-locka
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2072 Opa-locka Blvd, Opa-locka, FL 33054Restaurante Universal Maria's in Opa-Locka averaged 6.5 violations per inspection across 23 inspections since 2016, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, and consumer advisory violations have been documented in 4 of the most recent 6 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 yielded 12 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Restaurante Universal Maria's in Opa-locka: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Restaurante Universal Maria's in Opa-locka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Restaurante Universal Maria's in Opa-locka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Restaurante Universal Maria's in Opa-locka last inspected?
- Restaurante Universal Maria's in Opa-locka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Restaurante Universal Maria's in Opa-locka?
- The most frequently cited violations at Restaurante Universal Maria's in Opa-locka are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Restaurante Universal Maria's in Opa-locka had?
- Restaurante Universal Maria's in Opa-locka has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Restaurante Universal Maria's in Opa-locka find?
- Restaurante Universal Maria's in Opa-locka was most recently inspected on September 18, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Restaurante Universal Maria's in Opa-locka ever been shut down?
- No, Restaurante Universal Maria's in Opa-locka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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