What is Marakas Pizza Restaurant's health inspection score?

Marakas Pizza Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Marakas Pizza Restaurant last inspected?

Marakas Pizza Restaurant was last inspected on April 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Marakas Pizza Restaurant have?

Marakas Pizza Restaurant has 100 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Marakas Pizza Restaurant safe to eat at?

Marakas Pizza Restaurant has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Marakas Pizza Restaurant serve?

Marakas Pizza Restaurant serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Marakas Pizza Restaurant

Name: Marakas Pizza Restaurant
Address: 14707 SW 42 ST STE 406, Miami, 33185
Rating: 46

14707 SW 42 ST STE 406, Miami

Last Inspected: 4/8/2026

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0Poor

Italian•Kendall

Ranked #742 of 934 in KendallBetter than 47% of italian restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Apr 8, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

16.7

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

13x

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-57

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-18 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 43/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (46/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

14707 SW 42 ST STE 406, Miami, FL 33185

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

17 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

Sep 2025

2 inspections

6 high priority

2 intermediate

21 basic

Sep

Mar 2026

1 inspections

6 high priority

4 intermediate

13 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

9 basic

Apr

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Routine - Food2 Routine

Apr 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestCall Back - Complied

9 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

82/100inspection score

−59 pts

High Priority (1)

−40 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(4x)Risk Factor−40

Intermediate (2)

−15 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (2)

−4 pts

28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−59 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

6 High4 Med13 Basic

23 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−128 pts

High Priority (4)

−80 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(4x)Risk Factor−40
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−30 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled(2x)−10
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (7)

−18 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current(2x)−4

Base deductions−128 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Sep 25

Routine - Food InspectionCleanCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

No violations

100/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

53AFood manager certification lacking; no active managerial control−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Sep 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

6 High2 Med21 Basic

29 total7 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−214 pts

High Priority (7)

−180 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved source(2x)Risk Factor−20
01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound condition(3x)Risk Factor−30
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or above(2x)Risk Factor−20
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(5x)Risk Factor−50
03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holdingRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(4x)Risk Factor−40
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (6)

−14 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
13Improper dress code: hair restraint, jewelry, or nails−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−214 pts

Risk factor bonus (7× +5)−35 pts

Feb 23

Routine Inspection

1 High1 Med12 Basic

14 total

61/100inspection score

−75 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
35Live animals present−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−75 pts

Aug 22

Routine Inspection

4 High4 Med17 Basic

25 total

6/100inspection score

−113 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (11)

−55 pts

12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
13Contaminated food not properly discarded−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14DBPR violation code 14−5
14DBPR violation code 14−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2

Base deductions−113 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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