Mlk Restaurant INC
5931 NW 17 Ave, Miami, FL 33142 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334432
What drove the grade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 1 routine inspection1 intermediate, 9 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 1, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottle with degreaser at 3 compartment sink not labeled.
Basic9
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen with rust.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Observed hood drip tray missing from hood ventilation system.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. Employee cleaned microwave.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
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.
Fixed on the spot
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.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Observed hood ventilation system soiled with grease buildup.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.