MAYAS KITCHEN 305
9706 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch back exit door and then began portioning black beans, no hand wash. **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing bowl and plates, no sanitizing step at 3 compartment sink at front counter. Employee began setting up quaternary ammonium solution. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken, raw beef and cooked pork stored in nonfood-grade bags inside reach in freezer next to steam table. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over mamey inside reach in freezer next to steam table. **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 chicken wings stored over beef steak inside reach in freezer next to the steam table. Also raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs inside reach in cooler next to cook line. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed food employee place raw chicken on grill and then began washing hands with gloves on at 3 compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with employees. **Warning**
41-25-4High Priority – Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed tracking powder on floor and wall near 3 compartment sink and back exit. **Warning**
Intermediate 9
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed 2 food employees washing hands at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-07-4Intermediate – Handwash sink missing at cook line. Observed hand sink not accessible for use due to reach in cooler and ladders. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine and Quaternary test kit available. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee area at front counter. **Warning**
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 cooked pork inside reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator from 2 days prior. Also flan not date marked at front counter, as per employee from 2 days prior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 3
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees preparing and portioning food. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of oranges and water bottles stored on floor at front counter. Also cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed the oil from the floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-01-4Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:14 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.