MAMACITA
2501 BISCAYNE BLVD · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored next to whip cream on chest freezer at kitchen area. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored above ground beef on white freezer at kitchen area. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs next to fryer at kitchen area, as per employee less than 15 minutes, employee moved raw shell eggs to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (116F – Hot Holding); on steam table at kitchen area, as per employee less than 2 hours. black beans (167F – Reheating) also observed empanadas (114F – Hot Holding) at front bar, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee increased temperature on hot holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-07-4Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed dish machine relocated across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand wash sink at bar, employee removed during. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on approved plans dish machine next to cook line. Observed dish machine relocated across from cook line and missing hand sink. Observed on approved plans outside 4 top seating area. Observed area outside converted to juice and smoothie preparation area with ice bin, reach in cooler, reach in freezer and blender. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Carlos D. and Mauro Z, working more than 60 days, no proof of food handlers. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the outside bar, hot running water for approximately 10 minutes at outside bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on both ice makers, **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container,employees removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed personal coffee at dishwasher station, employee removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler door located across grill. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked white bin container lid at kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oranges case stored on floor at walk in cooler door, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on both reach in freezers. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the outside bar, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on flour container, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers next to flat grill. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in cooler across grill. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a Togo plastic containers case stored on floor by walk in cooler. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed kiwis stored next to peeled apple on reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:56 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.