Gladeview, Miami-Dade County

MAR AZUL CAFETERIA

6701 NW 37 AVE, Gladeview, FL 331476509

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Jan 15, 2026
City
Gladeview
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-08-5

Detail 24305242

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in cooler at cook line sliced tomatoes inside same container as sliced ham. Employee removed and stored sliced tomatoes in separate container. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 24305246

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); employee diluted chlorine by adding more water during inspection. 2nd -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24305247

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak with onions inside reach in cooler without date marked. As per cook less than 24 hours. Coached employee on proper date marking requirement, employee date marked properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24305240

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled with dark substance at kitchen area.

50-09-4

Detail 24305244

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-73-4

Detail 24305245

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris next to reach in freezer at cook line. Employee swept clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24305241

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor at cook line Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24305243

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 24304846

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler at preparation area soiled with food debris . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed reach in cooler at preparation area soiled with food debris . Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24304845

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer in kitchen area. Time Extended

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 24019842

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut chorizo being stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler in preparation area. Employee removed and stored inside plastic container. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 24019838

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb under 3 compartment sink. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24019845

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler at preparation area soiled with food debris . Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 24019846

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Kisbell working over 60 days without food handlers certification. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 24019843

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working inside men bathroom.

36-73-4

Detail 24019839

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Observed floor soiled with grease under cooking equipment. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24019840

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer in kitchen area. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 24019837

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside ice machine. Manager removed, washed and stored inside clean metal container. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 24019841

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cheese grater in between wall and preparation table next to oven. Employee removed, washed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24019844

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with coconut oil not labeled at cook line. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 23579598

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you super markets bags being used to store raw chicken inside reach in freezer next to oven. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23579597

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 23579603

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter, employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23579595

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and displayed properly behind front counter. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23579601

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets inside reach in cooler next to preparation table in kitchen area.

33-19-4

Detail 23579599

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground cardboard boxes, yellow luggage next to drums area. Manager discarded properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23579602

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest freezer next to ice machine in dining area.

22-16-4

Detail 23579600

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to back door. Also white chest freezer soiled with food debris at dining area next to ice machine.

42-01-4

Detail 23579596

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside mop bucket across from women bathroom. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 23231491

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed plastic container with raw chicken on top of raw beef. Coached cook on proper method of storing product inside reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored product properly. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 23231493

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler next to back door , employee date marked product during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23231496

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front handwashing sink with food debris. Employee cleaned handwashing during inspection, Also coached employee o handwashing sink to be use for handwashing only. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23231497

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray with degreaser not labeled at front 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-04-4

Detail 23231494

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee bottle water being stored inside reach in freezer in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored it properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23231492

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of water being stored on the floor at dry storage area. Employee removed and stored properly.

22-16-4

Detail 23231490

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled with food debris interior of reach in cooler next to back door.

42-01-4

Detail 23231498

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 23231495

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with sugar at coffee station, employee labeled product during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jun 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 22919547

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled fans, conduits and ceiling with accumulated dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Observed soiled fans, conduits and ceiling with accumulated Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22919548

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22919550

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler by back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler by back door. Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 22919549

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floors behind equipment and by ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Observed soiled floors behind equipment and by ice machine. Time Extended

33-20-4

Detail 22919546

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Time Extended

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 14Total: 26

03D-02-5

Detail 22899050

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in cooler cooked pork (57F - cooling) as per operator cooked from the day before put away at 4:00 pm the day before inspection. Warning

22-12-5

Detail 22899041

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22899065

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open raw chicken bag in container with raw fish. Operator removed chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22899057

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed no date marking on cooked pork in reach in cooler in kitchen and flans at front counter. As per operator less than 7 days. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22899048

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler cooked pork (57F - cooling) as per operator cooked from the day before put away at 4:00 pm the day before inspection. Warning

41-18-4

Detail 22899049

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at three compartment sink in kitchen 400 PPM. Operator lowered sanitizer to 100 PPM. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-01-5

Detail 22899061

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Repeat Violation Warning

53B-16-4

Detail 22899063

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Person in charge not able to calibrate probe thermometer. Educated employee on how to calibrate thermometer. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22899059

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board on prep table in kitchen. Observed soiled meat slicer by mop sink. Warning

31A-07-4

Detail 22899054

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink at front counter where food preparation is being conducted. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22899042

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Edetf as per operator employed 1 week no agreements. Warning

14-14-4

Detail 22899047

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush in coffee. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22899046

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in reach cooler in kitchen by back door. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22899045

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled fans, conduits and ceiling with accumulated dust. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22899044

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans under oven not inverted. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22899055

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22899062

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler by back door. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 22899051

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floors behind equipment and by ice machine. Warning

33-20-4

Detail 22899066

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning

33-23-4

Detail 22899053

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 22899058

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22899052

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelving in kitchen and prep table. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 22899056

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed yellow soiled towel on counter. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22899060

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed on prep table a case of raw chicken thawing. As per operator 1 hour ago. Chicken was moved to cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22899043

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22899064

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop by bathrooms not hung up. Warning

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22580539

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 22580538

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish fillets stored with tostones located in the large chest freezer. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22580537

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22580536

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Corrected On-Site

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 17

22-12-5

Detail 22053446

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

08A-20-5

Detail 22053452

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in 2 door cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22053447

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.

16-37-1

Detail 22053449

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

14-14-4

Detail 22053444

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed in coffee station at front counter.

02C-02-5

Detail 22053455

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours in reach in cooler in kitchen.

41-17-4

Detail 22053454

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified in kitchen area.

22-20-5

Detail 22053453

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

13-03-4

Detail 22053450

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 22053448

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the kitchen area.

22-16-4

Detail 22053442

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen area.

25-06-4

Detail 22053445

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go utensils not inverted in expo station, employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22053451

Basic - Stored food not covered.

06-01-5

Detail 22053456

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) on preparation table, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee proceed to prep during inspection.

42-01-4

Detail 22053441

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-09-4

Detail 22053457

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the front counter.

02D-01-5

Detail 22053443

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified in coffee station. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-17-6

Detail 21563173

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken with raw pork chops located in the chest freezer. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21563172

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

35B-01-4

Detail 21563170

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

08B-38-4

Detail 21563171

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box containing avocados stored on the dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 21563174

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the dry storage area,above ice machine.

Jan 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-03-5

Detail 20756633

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed container of eggs on prep table less than 2hrs per operator. Operator added to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20756634

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by garbage and items stored in the sink

13-07-4

Detail 20756631

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female cook with bracelets

32-17-4

Detail 20756635

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed men's restroom

06-01-5

Detail 20756632

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed case of chicken thawing at room temperature on prep table

Jul 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 20378671

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of sink and utensils stored in the sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20378670

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of chicken/ potato in the reach in cooler made yesterday per operator without date marking Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20378673

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

31B-04-4

Detail 20378672

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. None observed at the front counter Repeat Violation

32-17-4

Detail 20378669

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.

14-17-4

Detail 20378668

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelving