MARISCOS NAYARIT

Name: MARISCOS NAYARIT
Address: 30360 OLD DIXIE HWY, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33033, US
Rating: 60.5

30360 OLD DIXIE HWY, HOMESTEAD, FL 33033

License #2334325

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60.5 Grade F / 100

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MARISCOS NAYARIT in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 62 total violations — 13 critical, 17 major, 32 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 12, 2026 shows 27 observation rows: 7 critical, 6 major, and 14 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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 cooked lobster, cooked beef steak stored next and cooked chicken at walk in cooler not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
[11-27-4] 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.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen area.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phones on shelves above reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed all items during inspection.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine on shelves above reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed during inspection.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation without a hair restraint at kitchen area.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed during inspection.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on tomatillo sauce in reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed during inspection.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (123F - Hot Holding) on steam table at cook line, as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat rice.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloths not on sanitizer solution bucket at front bar and at kitchen area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored above cooked chicken on shelves at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided form to operator.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation area.
[08A-14-5] Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed cooked beef steak stored next to raw beef steak on shelves at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seafood mix (45F - Cold Holding) at cook line,as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee add ice cubes during inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor next to ice machine, employee stored properly during inspection.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee engaging food preparation and changing tasks without changing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning oysters on hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed all food items during inspection.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored a cooking oil container next to ice machine. Operator moved ice scoop to dishwashing area.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Employee moved to dishwashing area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler.
[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 in sugar and flour containers across ice machine. Operator stored properly.
[11-27-4] 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.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on all units throughout kitchen.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
[16-15-4] Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Observed at 3 compartment sink.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges and wiping cloths inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade tomato sauce (41F - Cold Holding) dated on 08/23 on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection.
[01C-01-4] No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed raw oysters container without a tag, operator segregated raw oysters to be discarded.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reach in. Observed at cook line by walk in cooler.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed homemade tomato sauce (41F - Cold Holding) dated on 08/23 on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at cook line (right side).
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable cutter solid with food debris at kitchen area. Also observed soiled can opener blade, operator moved to dishwashing area.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw steak stored on same tray on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[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 cooked pork and cooked beans not date marked on rack at walk in cooler. As per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection.
[01D-01-5] Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment is offering raw swai ceviche.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, operator restocked during inspection.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen area.
[53B-05-5] 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. Observed expired training for Isaac Vasquez and Evelin Vazquez.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked shrimp on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans, cooked octopus and cooked homemade salsas not covered on shelves at walk in cooler.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.

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