MACITA'S RESTAURANT
18533 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33157
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles over dry storage shelves soiled. Observed ceiling tiles over ware washing area soiled. Observed ceiling tiles at front line preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots at ware washing area not inverted.
- 21-16-4:Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Observed dry towels stored in container of uncooked corn. Employee removed bag of towels. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple servers engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets and watches.
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor not smooth and easily cleaned at walk in cooler.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of single door reach in cooler soiled with debris. Observed interior shelves of single door reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed holding oven at cook line soiled with food debris.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food at walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered items. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to handwashing sink at cook line soiled with food debris. Observed wall behind dry storage shelves soiled. Observed wall at preparation area soiled with food debris.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 12 FLAN (47F - Cooling) in display at front counter, as per manager more than six hours.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 12 FLAN (47F - Cooling) in display at front counter, as per manager more than six hours.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a gallon of milk in handwashing sink at front counter. Employee removed during inspection. Observed kitchen equipment in handwashing at preparation area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at preparation area missing soap. Manger replaced soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - 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.
- 36-34-5:Basic - 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-01-4:Basic - 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.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice. Manager removed scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site
- 42-02-4:Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink not accessible due to dishwasher detergent and rinse aide stored in basin.
- 36-27-5:Basic - 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.
- 01B-02-5:High 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-02-5:High 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.
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - 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-03-4:Intermediate - 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled at preparation area. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef put hand on floor to fix hot holding unit temperature, continue to change gloves but failed to wash hands prior to. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in the reach in coolers observed flan (47F - Cold Holding); capricho (47F - Cold Holding); flan (47F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (47F - Cold Holding), manager stated that these units doors get constantly opened during rush time, checked temperature of unit with probe thermometer and unit marked 34F. Instructed manager to make sure employees closed unit doors correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. In the hot holding equipment located at kitchen line observed fried sweet plantains (118 F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour, employee removed food to be reheated. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 over 10 employee engaged in food preparation. Manager Maria Andrea Aragon stated she has been working as a manager for aver 3 months. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots above the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. About the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots above the three compartment sink. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. About the three compartment sink. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed storage container lid cracked, in the cook line by the walk in cooler. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located next to the steam table interior soiled. 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 dishwasher sanitizer 0 ppm. Employee was instructed to use the three compartment sink until the unit is fixed. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed raw pork over onions. 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. In the cook line by the steam table observed cooked beef (128F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 2 hours, employee reheating food, at front counter observed ham croquettes (120 F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled, freezer located in the preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees yogurt, water bottles in the cooler located in the preparation area stored next to food served to the public. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled, freezer located in the preparation area. Warning
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under small preparation table in the preparation area. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the walk in cooler observed raw beef, raw pork and plant food stored in direct contact with thank you bags. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the reach in cooler in the preparation area raw eggs stored over cooked beef. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler located in hot line cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours. Employee is transferring food to another working reach in cooler. Observed in the reach in cooler located at front counter tres leches (50 F - Cold Holding); pork tamales (49F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, Employee is transferring food to another working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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. Warning
- 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. 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. Adeiana Duque, Lina M Urique, Leidy Cortez... Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).