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CASA MAIZ RESTAURANT

CASA MAIZ RESTAURANT has 11 health inspections on file for its HIALEAH location, with an overall rating of 2.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 11 reports on file

7395 W 4 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/31/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13659573

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 13 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole above cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of salt container. Operator removed it. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding box gasket in repair. Located in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the ware washing area door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Grilled station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soild. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed frozen solid shrimp defrost on three compartment. Operator open the cold water. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser, Clorox with no label. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Still observed **Time Extended**

3/25/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13658824

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 4 int, 15 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole above cook line. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of salt container. Operator removed it. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding box gasket in repair. Located in the kitchen. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the ware washing area door. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Grilled station. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soild. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in three compartment sink. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over cut vegetables in reach in cooler, at the grilled station, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef either chicken in the same container. Located in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled station sweet plantain (112F - Hot Holding); black beans (118F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (89F - Hot Holding); fufu (116F - Hot Holding); Moro (122F - Hot Holding); tamales (120F - Hot Holding); butter (87F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located under hand sink next to the three compartment sink. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees rinse up the wet wiping towels in hand sink, located at the front line. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the three compartment sink. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser, Clorox with no label. Warning

1/13/2026· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13610672

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/12/2026· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13610334

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found, observed 5 live flies over preparation table located in the kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple dessert with no date market, located Warning
  • 03B-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 pork (111F - Hot Holding); cooked pork chop (112F - Hot Holding); fish (110F - Hot Holding) hot holding box yellow rice (100F - Hot Holding); brown rice (88F - Hot Holding); cooked calabaza (89F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (129F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site Warning

9/23/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13522552

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area and grilled station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At ware washing and kitchen area door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Still observed **Time Extended**

9/17/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10892469

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 4 int, 9 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area and grilled station. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with sanitation at second step. Instructed operator regarding the ware washing properly step. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At ware washing and kitchen area door. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer soiled. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Warning
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils inside hit water 85°F. Operator placed on the stove to reheat at 135°F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork belly with no time marked. Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pork belly with no time marked. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front line steam table, yellow rice (102F - Hot Holding); white rice (99F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (103F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding); fried rice (122F - Hot Holding); moro (112F - Hot Holding); fufu (123F - Hot Holding); corn soup (122F - Hot Holding); black beans (115F - Hot Holding). Hot holding box in kitchen area yellow rice (120F - Hot Holding); yuca (112F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (115F - Hot Holding). grill station cooked sausage (112F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (110F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (139F - Hot Holding) For less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By the three compartment sink. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Yaquelin Fernandez. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta salad, rice pudding, was make from more than 24 hours as per operator, with no date marked. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

12/12/2024· 1y 4mo ago

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In preparation area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed yuca container on kitchen floor, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink located in between hot holding units.
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken with raw ground beef. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes storage in hand sink located in preparation area.

8/16/2024· 1y 8mo ago

1 high, 1 int, 8 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand sink sign at the kitchen and dishwasher area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters soiled.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet in three compartment sink in disrepair, located at the grilled station.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (122F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (116F - Hot Holding in steam table for less than 4 hours. Operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

2/1/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8598731

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink next to both 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Still observed **Time Extended**

1/25/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8439442

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on walk in cooler floor. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink next to both 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 lives flies about three compartment sink. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator payed over the phone, confirmation number 236049784. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (122°F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (121°F - Hot Holding); cooked boniato (120°F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding box, operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site Warning

7/7/2023· 2y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8340388

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above cook line.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean plastic containers located on shelves above three compartment sink. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By the three compartment sink and at the grill station.

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
(5,414 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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