MACITAS RESTAURANT

Name: MACITAS RESTAURANT
Address: 14685 SW 104 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33186, US
Rating: 11.2

14685 SW 104 ST, MIAMI, FL 33186

License #2324104

11.2 Grade F / 100

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January 21, 2026 · 5 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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MACITAS RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 11.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 13 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 152 total violations — 17 critical, 19 major, 116 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area.
[36-22-4] Observed standing water in floor throughout kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on kitchen fan with heavy soiled
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in walk in cooler, and throughout the kitchen area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed who,e in wall of employee bathroom.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezers through out establishment.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom in kitchen area not self closing.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen 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 employee sweaters stored above bags of floor in dry storage area. Observed employee personal bag stored on preparation table.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee washing dishes with no hair restraint
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in floor throughout kitchen area.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed who floor soiled throughout the kitchen area.
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky trap above preparation area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bag of beans and bottled drinks stored on floor of dry storage. Also observed buckets of seasoning stored on floor of cook line. Operator removed items from floor.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in flour, tapioca powder and cornmeal submerge below food. Operator removed and wash per scoops.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed above server water station.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand washing sink in server coffee station.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on kitchen fan with heavy soiled
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal drink stored in reach in cooler to the left of dry storage area. Operator discarded bottles.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing in hand washing sinks pipes missing next to three compartment sink.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves through out walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in walk in cooler, and throughout the kitchen area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of tapioca powder no labeled with common name.
[12A-25-4] 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 proceed to cook after scratching neck and wipe hands on apron. Employee was coached on proper procedure and proceeded to wash hands and change gloves.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over plantains in walk in freezer. Operator had employee remove chicken.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator coached employee of proper storage method. Correcti
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked eggs (91F - Hot Holding) above steam table across from cook line since the morning
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot chocolate (112F - Hot Holding) at server coffee station to the right of television. Observed cooked pork belly (113F - Hot Holding); chorizo (112F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than 2 hours. Observed cooked eggs (91F - Hot Holding) above steam table across from cook line.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser stored next to beans in dry storage area. Operator removed degreaser from area.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee at front counter wash hands in three compartment sink. Coached operator on proper procedure.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in server coffee station used to clean equipment.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in server coffee station.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on floor of walk in freezer and in shelfs throughout kitchen area.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking for oatmeal and empanadas prepared on site, as per operator more than 24 hours.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in hand washing sinks

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of rice in dry storage area.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in dry storage area above shelf containing assorted drinks.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen 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 employee cell phone stored on prep table across from walk in freezer.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean dishes on drying rack.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of white chest reach in freezer next to dishwasher.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of sausages stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator stored boxes properly.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in employee restroom.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled tray on top of ice machine.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with sugar at prep table in kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage racks across from dishes soiled.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour and sugar not labeled in dry storage area. Operator labeled containers during inspection.
[22-41-4] 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 (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up and utilize three compartment sink until technician fixes the dishwasher.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); salsa (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding) As per operator for less than two hours.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some 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 employees Pedro A. And Jairon P.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door is in disrepair , bottom missing.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at the dry storage.
[12B-12-5] 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.
[12B-02-4] Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened cup stored in a food preparation table
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
[36-73-4] Observed accumulation of grease and food debris behind the fryers and behind the oven at the kitchen area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer located next to ice machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[02D-01-5] 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.
[53B-13-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door is in disrepair , bottom missing.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside the flour.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at the dry storage.
[12B-12-5] 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.
[12B-02-4] Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened cup stored in a food preparation table.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris behind the fryers and behind the oven at the kitchen area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with potatoes stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed them.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer located next to ice machine.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of the ice machine. Employee removed it.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[02D-01-5] 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.
[12A-25-4] 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.
[01B-02-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[03B-01-6] 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 .
[31B-02-4] 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.
[53B-13-5] 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.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at standing 3 door reach in freezer units.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles with water damage spots.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at empanada prep area.
[36-73-4] 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.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line utensils in standing water of 87F.
[35B-02-4] 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.
[23-03-4] 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] 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] 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.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at cook line. Operator provided paper towels.
[14-14-4] 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] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the serving station, dry storage area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cookline, dry storage shelves.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken,by ware washing area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of canned sodas stored on the dry storage floor.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for the convection oven opposite cookline.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the 3 door standing reach in freezer by the mixer.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for both male and female bathrooms.
[23-03-4] 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.
[36-50-4] 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.
[22-49-4] 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.
[29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at the 3 compartment sink.
[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.