MACITA'S RESTAURANT

Name: MACITA'S RESTAURANT
Address: 18533 S. DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL, 33157, US
Rating: 44.1

18533 S. DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL 33157

License #2331222

44.1 Grade F / 100

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MACITA'S RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 44.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 30, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 103 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 68 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on March 30, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 4 critical, 0 major, and 11 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle touching rice inside metal container in the reach in cooler. Employee removed it.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[21-12-4] wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Manager removed it.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoon stored not inverted at the front line. Employee stored them correctly.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled by the 3 compartment sink.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 salmons inside ROP inside the reach in cooler no longer frozen. Stop sale was issued.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 104 F at the coffee station . As per employee less than 1 hour. Employee placed milk inside the reach in cooler.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 salmons inside ROP inside the reach in cooler no longer frozen. Stop sale was issued.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a box of oranges stored on the floor at the front counter.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection by the walk in cooler entrance.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above empanadas in the reach in cooler. Manager placed eggs at the bottom.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle stored inside a reach in cooler. A anger discarded it.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 11 packages of raw salmon not longer frozen inside ROP package. Stop Sale was issued.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of empanadas inside reach in cooler at pastry area. Also observed raw shell eggs stored above sauce inside walk in cooler.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher no sanitizing equipments after rinsing them.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean trays and utensils with water nesting on rack at triple sink area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed that employees items stored on top of preparation table next to walk in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed employee bag stored on top of slicer machine at cook line at kitchen area.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water from dishwashing machine drain on the floor of the kitchen at kitchen area.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor under dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at front counter.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at dumpster area.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature under preparation table.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar container and inside salt container at kitchen area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed filter from ice machine last time replaced on 2022.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack an egg and then handle clean equipment and food without washing hands at kitchen area.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two groove cutting board on top of preparation tables at kitchen area.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter area.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (130F - Hot Holding); Beef Empanadas (118F - Hot Holding) at hot holding unit at front counter.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service chicken bouillon container used to stored floor next to triple sink at kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside cold holding units all around kitchen area.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation unable to answer minimal internal temperature of chicken. Also observed one employee unable to answer how to sanitize utensils properly.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing at kitchen area.

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