MACITA'S RESTAURANT
18533 S. DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33157
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed TAMALES (48F – Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per manager they were prepared yesterday exceeding six hours.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TAMALES (48F – Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per manager they were prepared yesterday exceeding six hours.
Intermediate 2
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed rice pudding with no date marking at front counter. As per manager items were delivered three days prior to inspection.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at preparation area. Manager placed a bottle of soap at hand sink during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over wait station not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles over preparation area soiled with debris.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on the bottom right of the rear exit door.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice. Manager removed scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
42-02-4Basic – Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink not accessible due to dishwasher detergent and rinse aide stored in basin.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mildew like substance on the wall behind three compartment sink. Observed wall next to grill soiled grease like substance and debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:38 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.