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MAIA'S CAFE BISTRO

6100 BLUE LAGOON DR STE# 135 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3448001
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10604455
DBPR license2323956

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following food items stored in walk in cooler: beans (47F – Cold Holding); pork (47F – Cold Holding); white rice (47F – Cold Holding); chicken (47F – Cold Holding); corn and tomato salsa (47F – Cold Holding); eggs raw shell (46F); soup (47F – Cold Holding). As per employee, food has been stored in there more than 24 hours. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed in walk in cooler 5 dozen eggs raw shell (46F Cold Holding); raw bacon 47F(Cold Holding); Flan (47F Cold Holding); peach yogurt (48F Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food items stored in walk in cooler: beans (47F – Cold Holding); pork (47F – Cold Holding); white rice (47F – Cold Holding); chicken (47F – Cold Holding); corn and tomato salsa (47F – Cold Holding); eggs raw shell (46F); soup (47F – Cold Holding). As per employee, food has been stored in there more than 4 hours. Observed at front counter Cream Cheese (66F – Cold Holding); ham and cheese arepas (74F – Cold Holding). As per employee, cream cheese and ham and cheese arepas have been there less than 4 hours, employee put in fridge. Warning** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed in walk in cooler 5 dozen eggs raw shell (46F Cold Holding); raw bacon 47F(Cold Holding); Flan (47F Cold Holding); peach yogurt (48F Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Inspector emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: 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. **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carlos A Silva Jr 01/22/2018 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carlos A Silva Jr 01/22/2018 **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Inspector emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F. The following foods being held inside : beans (47F – Cold Holding); pork (47F – Cold Holding); white rice (47F – Cold Holding); chicken (47F – Cold Holding); corn and tomato salsa (47F – Cold Holding); eggs raw shell (46F); soup (47F – Cold Holding). **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F. The following foods being held inside : 5 dozen eggs raw shell (46F Cold Holding); raw bacon 47F(Cold Holding); Flan (47F Cold Holding); peach yogurt (48F Cold Holding). **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and cup stored on prep table where bananas and cookies are held. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed employee cup stored on prep table. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F. The following foods being held inside : beans (47F – Cold Holding); pork (47F – Cold Holding); white rice (47F – Cold Holding); chicken (47F – Cold Holding); corn and tomato salsa (47F – Cold Holding); eggs raw shell (46F); soup (47F – Cold Holding). Observed chest freezer with broken lid unplugged stored in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F. The following foods being held inside 5 dozen eggs raw shell (46F Cold Holding); raw bacon 47F(Cold Holding); Flan (47F Cold Holding); peach yogurt (48F Cold Holding). **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under unused ice machine, and observed standing water under hand sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed standing water under unused ice machine, and observed standing water under hand sink next to three compartment sink. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup at ice cream freezer at restaurant entrance **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed buildup at ice cream freezer at restaurant entrance **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in walk in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed gaskets soiled in walk in cooler **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed unsealed floor in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic29-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink faucet leaking in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed hand sink faucet leaking in kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.