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MLK RESTAURANT INC

5931 NW 17 AVE, Miami, FL, 33142

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
September 1, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
10
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (10)

  • 36-32-5

    Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

    Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

    Basic

  • 36-34-5

    Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

    Basic - 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.

    Basic

  • 36-68-5

    Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

    Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood ventilation system soiled with grease buildup.

    Basic

  • 22-08-4Corrected on site

    Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

    Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. Employee cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 14-73-4

    No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

    Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed hood drip tray missing from hood ventilation system.

    Basic

  • 23-03-4

    Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

    Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.

    Basic

  • 33-16-4

    Open dumpster lid.

    Basic - Open dumpster lid.

    Basic

  • 14-33-4

    Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

    Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen with rust.

    Basic

  • 36-27-5

    Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.

    Basic

  • 41-17-4

    Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser at 3 compartment sink not labeled.

    Intermediate

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.