CASA MAIZ RESTAURANT
7395 W 4 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33014
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over cut vegetables in reach in cooler, at the grilled station, operator properly stored it. **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 beef either chicken in the same container. Located in walk in cooler. **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 grilled station sweet plantain (112F – Hot Holding); black beans (118F – Hot Holding); fried cheese (89F – Hot Holding); fufu (116F – Hot Holding); Moro (122F – Hot Holding); tamales (120F – Hot Holding); butter (87F – Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located under hand sink next to the three compartment sink. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees rinse up the wet wiping towels in hand sink, located at the front line. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser, Clorox with no label. **Warning**
Basic 15
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole above cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of salt container. Operator removed it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding box gasket in repair. Located in the kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the ware washing area door. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Grilled station. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soild. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:36 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.