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MARISCOS NAYARIT

MARISCOS NAYARIT maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in HOMESTEAD. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Old Dixie Highway
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910785

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-15-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Observed at 3 compartment sink.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reach in. Observed at cook line by walk in cooler.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar and flour containers across ice machine. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at cook line (right side).
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on all units throughout kitchen.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans, cooked octopus and cooked homemade salsas not covered on shelves at walk in cooler.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment is offering raw swai ceviche.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked shrimp on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 chicken and raw steak stored on same tray on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed homemade tomato sauce (41F - Cold Holding) dated on 08/23 on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed homemade tomato sauce (41F - Cold Holding) dated on 08/23 on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable cutter solid with food debris at kitchen area. Also observed soiled can opener blade, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges and wiping cloths inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, operator restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed raw oysters container without a tag, operator segregated raw oysters to be discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen area.
  • 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • 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 cooked pork and cooked beans not date marked on rack at walk in cooler. As per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed expired training for Isaac Vasquez and Evelin Vazquez.

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe on rice white bin container at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe cooked pork and cooked pasta containers not covered on shelves at walk in cooler, operator covered food during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled white cutting board at kitchen area.

Inspection Date: 10/7/2024

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/19/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed some missing ceiling tiles at kitchen area.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area.
  • 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed plastic food containers at kitchen area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of ice machine.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 89° next to steam table. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in units at kitchen area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork container not covered inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (frozen) inside HWS at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and vinegar bottles not labeled with common names at cook line.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray bottle in shelves at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked black beans on shelves inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 chicken stored above raw fish on shelves at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 rice (123F - Hot Holding); beans (132F - Hot Holding); on steam table, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw shrimp stored inside HWS in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8439554

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles at kitchen area.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided form during inspection,
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Employee restocked. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8290959

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at kitchen area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor with standing water under reach in cooler located in front of the grill.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(175 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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