MAIA'S CAFE BISTRO
6100 BLUE LAGOON DR STE# 135 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126
Inspection Summary
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
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Chefs Quality Tuna 66.5 oz with dent at inseam. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed milk in use with expiration date of 10/11/24. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following food items stored in walk in cooler: beans (47F – Cold Holding); pork (47F – Cold Holding); white rice (47F – Cold Holding); chicken (47F – Cold Holding); corn and tomato salsa (47F – Cold Holding); eggs raw shell (46F); soup (47F – Cold Holding). As per employee, food has been stored in there more than 24 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food items stored in walk in cooler: beans (47F – Cold Holding); pork (47F – Cold Holding); white rice (47F – Cold Holding); chicken (47F – Cold Holding); corn and tomato salsa (47F – Cold Holding); eggs raw shell (46F); soup (47F – Cold Holding). As per employee, food has been stored in there more than 4 hours. Observed at front counter Cream Cheese (66F – Cold Holding); ham and cheese arepas (74F – Cold Holding). As per employee, cream cheese and ham and cheese arepas have been there less than 4 hours, employee put in fridge. Warning** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored next to single service containers. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
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. Inspector emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carlos A Silva Jr 01/22/2018 **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand sink at front counter to dump soiled water. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to three compartment sink. **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. Inspector emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at front counter or in back of kitchen next to three compartment sink. Employee put soap at both hand sinks. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **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 the following food items stored in walk in cooler: beans (47F – Cold Holding); pork (47F – Cold Holding); white rice (47F – Cold Holding); chicken (47F – Cold Holding); corn and tomato salsa (47F – Cold Holding); eggs raw shell (46F); soup (47F – Cold Holding). As per employee, food has been stored in there more than 24 hours. **Warning**
Basic 13
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F. The following foods being held inside : beans (47F – Cold Holding); pork (47F – Cold Holding); white rice (47F – Cold Holding); chicken (47F – Cold Holding); corn and tomato salsa (47F – Cold Holding); eggs raw shell (46F); soup (47F – Cold Holding). **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **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 employee keys and cup stored on prep table where bananas and cookies are held. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F. The following foods being held inside : beans (47F – Cold Holding); pork (47F – Cold Holding); white rice (47F – Cold Holding); chicken (47F – Cold Holding); corn and tomato salsa (47F – Cold Holding); eggs raw shell (46F); soup (47F – Cold Holding). Observed chest freezer with broken lid unplugged stored in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under unused ice machine, and observed standing water under hand sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup at ice cream freezer at restaurant entrance **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in soiled water 75F at coffee bar. Coached employee on proper methods, employee dumped dirty water. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in walk in cooler **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink faucet leaking in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee inverted mop for proper drying. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on top of counter next to coffee bar. Coached employee on proper storage of wet cloths, employee stored cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:54 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.