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 dateDecember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3445263
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8734289
DBPR license2325247

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#17High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 70F.

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate53B-16-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unable to answer minimum cooking temperature of chicken.

#19Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked frozen tacos and chicken wings in reach in freezer not date marked.

Basic 16

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as scoop in rice container. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on a food preparation table **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic13-04-4

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

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to reach in coolers in back of kitchen.

#6Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food container cracked on steam table.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sorrel juice stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic10-12-5

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

#9Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and mop sink.

#10Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed fans above three compartment sink soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed chicken bearing label 12/07/24. As per operator it was prepared today.

#13Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#14Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed utensils stored in bucket on floor in front of reach in cooler.

#15Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket.

#16Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths stored on table at drink station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 11:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
4 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 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.