Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MAYAMEX RESTAURANT

886-892 N KROME AVE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3737271
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13775764
DBPR license2325247

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#20High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed food employee failed to changed gloves after changing tasks. Coach employee.

#21High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (46F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for more than 4 hours.

Stop Sale
#22High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (46F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for more than 4 hours.

Intermediate 5

#23Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

#24Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#25Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used to stored whipping cloth sanitizer bucket at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#26Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager showed up in the middle of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#27Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook beef at walk in cooler. As per manger for less than 2 days. Advised manager on proper labeling.

Basic 19

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen entrance. Also observed inside of the walk in cooler.

#3Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal containers and plastic containers stacked together not properly air dried at shelves across the triple sink.

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind the dishwasher.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cooking equipments.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest freezer in the dining area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface at front counter.

#9Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#10Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#11Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink in the kitchen. Observed at handwash sink near the three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic40-01-4

Basic – No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.

#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink at front counter, handwashing sink in the kitchen, and next to the three compartment sink soiled with food debris.

#14Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee coke beverage stored at white chest freezer.

#15Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwashing sink in the kitchen.

#16Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

#17Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#18Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind cooking equipment heavily soiled with old food debris.

#19Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 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.