MLK RESTAURANT INC
5931 NW 17 AVE, Miami, FL, 33142
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.