CASA MAIZ RESTAURANT
7395 W 4 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33014
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03B-02-4High Priority – Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed in the back preparation area in the hot holding unit. barbecue ribs (98/108°F – Hot Holding) advised the operator, he put to reheat. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by the outside grill area, raw pork (48°F- Cold Holding); Beef (49°F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46°F – Cold Holding); raw sausage (47°F – Cold Holding). Advised the operator, he removed the items and put them in another working equipment **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-07-4High Priority – Small flying insects in kitchen area. Observed approximately 12 live flies by the food preparation area while kitchen employee engaging in food preparation and some landing on the cutting board. Also 4 lives flies in the dry storage area by the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed by the outside grill area reaching in cooler. cooked chicken (52°F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (52°F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (52°F – Cold Holding). The manager admitted that cooked chicken, cooked pork and cooked sausage had been stored since yesterday around 10 pm. Advised the operator, Operator discarded the items. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. observed connected hose bib is touching the floor with no vacuum breaker. Observed by the front counter and by the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Observed by the 3 compartment sink, dish washer area. Advised the operator, he removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink Also at the 3 compartments sink and mop sink. Observed water at the hand wash sink 76°F after 2 minutes. Advised the operator, the manager fixed the issue and the water temperature at the 3 compartment sink is at 103°F and at hand wash sink is at 106°F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-18-4Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Operator admitted that the water heater is not working. Advised the operator, the manager fixed the issue and the water temperature at the 3 compartment sink is at 103°F and at hand wash sink is at 106°F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed 2 basting brush used to marinate food by the outside grill area inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 15
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen by the hand sink. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by the kitchen area near the hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-56-4Basic – Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access.observed gallons of oils on top of the pallets in the dry storage. **Warning**
36-18-4Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located on top of kitchen prep table , water temperature reached 78°F. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside the kitchen and one by the outside area grill area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the dishwasher area **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. In the kitchen area. **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed by the preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-12-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by the front counter area. **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed dry storage shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:48 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.