Mar Azul Cafeteria
6701 NW 37 Ave, Miami, FL 33147 · Permanent Food Service · License 2318804
What drove the grade
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 10 routine inspection3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 6 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 10, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
Observed squeeze bottle with coconut oil not labeled on top preparation table. Employee labeled during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed surface rust under preparation table at cook line.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at ladies bathroom. Manager provided during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed box of packaged ketchup being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating while preparing food.
Observed employee personal drink on top preparation table. Employee discarded during inspection.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Exterior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed right side exterior of ice machine pitted rust.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Obscenely buildup inside reach in freezer at front area.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on the floor next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed food residue inside walk in cooler behind front counter. Employee cleaned properly during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.