MACITA'S RESTAURANT
18533 S. DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33157
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-45-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher no sanitizing equipments after rinsing them. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed dishwasher no sanitizing equipments after rinsing them **Time Extended**
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside of walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
53B-16-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation unable to answer minimal internal temperature of chicken. Also observed one employee unable to answer how to sanitize utensils properly. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed one employee engaged in food preparation unable to answer minimal internal temperature of chicken. Also observed one employee unable to answer how to sanitize utensils properly. **Time Extended**
53A-14-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed one certified manager unable to answer proper concentration of chlorine sanitizer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed one certified manager unable to answer proper concentration of chlorine sanitizer. **Time Extended**
29-28-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed filter from ice machine last time replaced on 2022. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed filter from ice machine last time replaced on 2022. **Time Extended**
Basic 16
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-36-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed 1 ceiling tile missing at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with a hole all around kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed several ceiling tiles with a hole all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled all around dine in area at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed vents soiled all around dine in area at front counter. **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two groove cutting board on top of preparation tables at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed two groove cutting board on top of preparation tables at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
13-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several lids broken on top of food containers at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed several lids broken on top of food containers at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
38-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
33-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at dumpster area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed at dumpster area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside cold holding units all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed gaskets soiled inside cold holding units all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
25-32-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service chicken bouillon container used to stored floor next to triple sink at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed single service chicken bouillon container used to stored floor next to triple sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:36 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.