MACITAS RESTAURANT
14685 SW 104 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-25-4High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee proceed to cook after scratching neck and wipe hands on apron. Employee was coached on proper procedure and proceeded to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over plantains in walk in freezer. Operator had employee remove chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator coached employee of proper storage method. **Correcti **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked eggs (91F – Hot Holding) above steam table across from cook line since the morning
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot chocolate (112F – Hot Holding) at server coffee station to the right of television. Observed cooked pork belly (113F – Hot Holding); chorizo (112F – Hot Holding) as per operator less than 2 hours. Observed cooked eggs (91F – Hot Holding) above steam table across from cook line.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser stored next to beans in dry storage area. Operator removed degreaser from area. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee at front counter wash hands in three compartment sink. Coached operator on proper procedure.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in server coffee station used to clean equipment.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in server coffee station.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on floor of walk in freezer and in shelf's throughout kitchen area.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking for oatmeal and empanadas prepared on site, as per operator more than 24 hours.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in hand washing sinks
Basic 20
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom in kitchen area not self closing.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweaters stored above bags of floor in dry storage area. Observed employee personal bag stored on preparation table.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee washing dishes with no hair restraint
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in floor throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed who floor soiled throughout the kitchen area.
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky trap above preparation area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of beans and bottled drinks stored on floor of dry storage. Also observed buckets of seasoning stored on floor of cook line. Operator removed items from floor.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed who,e in wall of employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezers through out establishment.
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 scoop in flour, tapioca powder and cornmeal submerge below food. Operator removed and wash per scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed above server water station.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand washing sink in server coffee station.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on kitchen fan with heavy soiled **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal drink stored in reach in cooler to the left of dry storage area. Operator discarded bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing in hand washing sinks pipes missing next to three compartment sink.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves through out walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in walk in cooler, and throughout the kitchen area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of tapioca powder no labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:34 AM.
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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.