What is Restaurante Universal Maria's's health inspection score?

Restaurante Universal Maria's has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Restaurante Universal Maria's last inspected?

Restaurante Universal Maria's was last inspected on March 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Restaurante Universal Maria's have?

Restaurante Universal Maria's has 30 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Restaurante Universal Maria's safe to eat at?

Restaurante Universal Maria's has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Restaurante Universal Maria's serve?

Restaurante Universal Maria's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Restaurante Universal Maria's

Name: Restaurante Universal Maria's
Address: 2072 OPA-LOCKA BLVD, Opa-Locka, 33054
Rating: 77

2072 OPA-LOCKA BLVD, Opa-Locka

Last Inspected: 3/27/2026

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American•Opa-Locka

Ranked #115 of 178 in Opa-LockaBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Mar 27, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2072 OPA-LOCKA BLVD, Opa-Locka, FL 33054

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Aug

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

2 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

May

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Routine - Food3 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 Med7 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

81/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (2)

−30 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (3)

−8 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
23Nonfood-contact surfaces not clean−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (1)

−10 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10

Basic (3)

−6 pts

28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−16 pts

May 23

Routine Inspection

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
11Food from unapproved source−10
11Food from unapproved source−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−42 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

2 High4 Med2 Basic

8 total

56/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
11Food from unapproved source−10
11Food from unapproved source−10

Basic (2)

−4 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−64 pts

Aug 22

Routine Inspection

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
42Water not from approved source−2

Base deductions−19 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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