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MAMACITA

2501 BISCAYNE BLVD · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3487021
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8839038
DBPR license2328342

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority10 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#15High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding) at preparation area reach in cooler as per chef stored since 2 days prior. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding) at preparation area reach in cooler as per chef stored since 2 days prior. Observed butter (78F – Cold Holding) stored across cook line at prep table according manager less than 2 hours. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tomatoes (93F – Hot Holding) as per chef less than 2 hours. Chef started reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 10

#19Intermediate31A-07-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed dish machine relocated across from cook line, missing hand sink. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at hand sink near back door exit. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ As per person in charge, establishment has no Food Manager. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed near to back door and bar area. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#24Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on approved plans dish machine next to cook line. Observed dish machine relocated across from cook line and missing hand sink. Observed on approved plans outside 4 top seating area. Observed area outside converted to juice and smoothie preparation area with ice bin, reach in cooler, reach in freezer and blender. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at juice bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate53A-14-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed cook unaware of maximum cold holding temperature. Inspector coached employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#28Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink at juice bar area hot water at 67F. Ran water for approximately 3 minutes. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle stored inside container with sugar. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed unsealed wood trellis ceiling at coffee station and bar areas. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plated and bowls at storage area not inverted at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink cup on counter at coffee station. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-32-4

Basic – Food being prepared outside. Observed employee preparing orange juice and smoothies outside in unenclosed room located at outdoor dining area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-43-4

Basic – Food stored in a room that is not fully enclosed. Observed reach in cooler containing milk and fruit, reach in freezer containing fruit pulp and ice cream, container of shredded coconut, oranges and ice stored outside near outdoor dining area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on floor at dry storage area. Observed a cooler containing milk and whipped cream stored on floor at coffee station area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink juice bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored at storage area not inverted. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service not inverted at cook line. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth at preparation area and cook lines. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar stored inside containers not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
5 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.