MACITA'S RESTAURANT
18533 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33157
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).