MACITAS RESTAURANT
14685 SW 104 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/9/2024
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door is in disrepair , bottom missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door is in disrepair , bottom missing. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at the dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at the dry storage. **Time Extended**
- 12B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed 2 Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed 2 Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Time Extended**
- 12B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened cup stored in a food preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened cup stored in a food preparation table **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris behind the fryers and behind the oven at the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed accumulation of grease and food debris behind the fryers and behind the oven at the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer located next to ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer located next to ice machine. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar not identified at the coffee station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 1 plastic containers with sugar not identified at the coffee station. **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed about 7 employees do not have food handler training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed about 7 employees do not have food handler training. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/6/2024
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door is in disrepair , bottom missing. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside the flour. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at the dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed 2 Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened cup stored in a food preparation table. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris behind the fryers and behind the oven at the kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with potatoes stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer located next to ice machine. Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of the ice machine. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar not identified at the coffee station. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his face and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold Holding) tomato sauce (60 F - Cold Holding); potatoes (68 F - Cold Holding); morcilla (54 F - Cold Holding); ham (57 F - Cold Holding); fish (54 F - Cold Holding); salmon (55 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler and walk in cooler. As per employee foods were stored yesterday night and this morning before noon.. stop sale was issued. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (48 F - Cold Holding); vegetables (51 F - Cold Holding); cheese (51 F) beef (69 F - ambient); sausage 57 F - Cold Holding); chicken (46 F - ambient); milk (65 F - Cold Holding) tomato sauce (60 F - Cold Holding); potatoes (68 F - Cold Holding); morcilla (54 F - Cold Holding); ham (57 F - Cold Holding); fish (54 F - Cold Holding); salmon (55 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler and walk in cooler. As per employee foods were stored yesterday night and this morning before noon.. stop sale was issued. 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. Obviously empanadas (117 F). As per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee increased the temperature . Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. Employee provided towel paper. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed about 7 employees do not have food handler training. Warning
Inspection Date: 8/12/2024
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at standing 3 door reach in freezer units.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles with water damage spots.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at empanada prep area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind fixed equipment throughout kitchen. Observed in ware washing area where onions are stored. Operator cleaned onions off floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line utensil's in standing water of 87F.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed at front counter stored on counter next to microwave. Observed at entrance of kitchen stored on counter where plates are stored. Operator removed both devices to later install in another area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with grease build up.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at prep table at cook line a container of salt not labeled.
- 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 at cook line a pot of tomato sauce (119F - Hot Holding). As per manager for less than 1 hour. Cook began to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at cook line. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station, non food grade paint brush use to dust coffee in espresso holder.
- 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 in walk in cooler prepared containers of beef, fish, shredded chicken, ground beef and potatoes, as per manager in cooling process for later use not date marked. Operator placed date of preparation onto items. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8445569
- 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. Observed in the dry storage area, sandwich station.. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed in the ware washing area, by prep table,empanadas.. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed for buckets containing seasonings,dry storage.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed by the prep table,walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by the prep tables, opposite ware washing area. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breads stored in shopping bags, sandwich station. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8591398
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the serving station, dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken,by ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the 3 door standing reach in freezer by the mixer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8584620
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the serving station, dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken,by ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for the convection oven opposite cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the 3 door standing reach in freezer by the mixer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: As per operator technician to return,complete repairs. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8583291
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the serving station, dry storage area. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cookline, dry storage shelves. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken,by ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of canned sodas stored on the dry storage floor. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for the convection oven opposite cookline. Warning
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the 3 door standing reach in freezer by the mixer. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for both male and female bathrooms. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled. Observed exterior of 3 door reach in freezer soiled with accumulation of food debris. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust,walk-in cooler. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust, wall mounted unit by the ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed by the ware washing area,dry storage area. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8445111
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest freezer by the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/14/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358905
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by the ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest freezer by the ice machine. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the prep counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for the convection oven. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris ,drawer unit . Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust,walk in cooler, corrected on site Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese located in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored above precooked pork belly located in the reach in cooler by the entrance to the storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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/ Observed for Carolina A, Carlos A, Jhoana G as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. Warning
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Phone: (305) 380-9982
Website: https://macitasrestaurants.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(1,035 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday:7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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