MAYAS KITCHEN 305

Name: MAYAS KITCHEN 305
Address: 9706 SW 40 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33165, US
Rating: 0

9706 SW 40 ST, MIAMI, FL 33165

License #2336777

🍽️ American ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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October 8, 2026 · 17 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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MAYAS KITCHEN 305 in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 15 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 171 total violations — 29 critical, 43 major, 99 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken stored inside the 3 compartment sink.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef inside the reach in cooler.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer door gasket soiled.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[22-16-4] Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen area.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout the kitchen and front counter area.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager did not know how to calibrate thermometer.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above preparation area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above rice and beans at the front counter.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelet while engaged in food preparation.
[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 rice and beans prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked inside the reach in cooler at the front counter.
[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 food handler training for Vanessa L, Yslianet F, Jennifer F, Belize A, Betzabe expired on 5/26.
[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 next to the 3 compartment sink.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label on the rice and beans.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at front counter soiled with black substance.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed vegetable dicer stored on floor underneath hand sink at kitchen. Observed 2 crates of plastic plates stored on floor underneath 3 compartment sink at front counter.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor underneath hand sink next to vegetable dicer at kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on floor underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor near back exit door.
[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 beverages inside reach in cooler at front counter. Observed employee beverage on steam table.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed fryer baskets in disrepair.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor at cook line.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair above coolers at kitchen.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulation of grease near hand sink at kitchen and around exhaust fan near coolers at kitchen.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed water leaking from faucet at hand sink at front counter when valves are off.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food employee handling personal phone and then began preparing coffee at front counter, no hand wash.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor near vegetable dicer underneath hand sink at kitchen.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef soup (121F - Hot Holding) at room temperature on preparation area. as per cook, product prepared appropriately 1 hour prior. Observed cooked onions (77F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per cook, item was prepared less than 1 hour prior.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable dicer soiled with old food debris. Observed ice scoop at front counter soiled. Observed interior of oven with heavy accumulation of food debris.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pipes and ice scoop stored in hand sink at front counter.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at bathroom.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[31B-04-4] Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink and two compartment sink drain pipes broken and draining unto the outside ground.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork chops being defrosted inside two compartment sink. Employee removed products.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed wet towel in sanitizing bucket.
[05-09-4] Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at kitchen area.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen area over cooling units.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. ObCeiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed post and pans not upside down.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in Two compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at kitchen area.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[16-07-4] Observed accumulation of debris in two-compartment sink.
[36-32-5] Observed ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over cooling equipment at kitchen.
[10-20-4] Observed in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven door.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and squeeze bottles not labeled with common name at kitchen area.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed hand washing sink obstructed, employee was handling food and dirty utensils and not washed hands.
[28-14-5] Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop sink drain pipes broken, water draining unto ground outside of restaurant.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork chop stored in non food grade bags at front counter reach-in cooler.
[41-20-4] Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturers directions. Observed pesticide powder all over kitchen floor.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat cheese and ham at reach-in cooler at kitchen.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (45F - Cold Holding). As per employee, 40 minutes. Placed in cold-holding unit for cooling.
[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 employee not knowing cooking temperature of chicken. Coached employee on correct cooking temperature.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed over soiled with accumulated grease at kitchen area and cutting board soiled at kitchen.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not quaternary test strips available.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen and bathroom.
[31A-09-4] Observed handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at kitchen area. Employee removed obstruction.
[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 chicken and cooked pork prepared the day before not date marked.
[16-28-4] Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed two compartment sink been used with dividers and other containers to emulate a 3 compartment sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees preparing and portioning food.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of oranges and water bottles stored on floor at front counter. Also cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed the oil from the floor.
[50-01-4] Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch back exit door and then began portioning black beans, no hand wash.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing bowl and plates, no sanitizing step at 3 compartment sink at front counter. Employee began setting up quaternary ammonium solution.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken, raw beef and cooked pork stored in nonfood-grade bags inside reach in freezer next to steam table.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over mamey inside reach in freezer next to steam table.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings stored over beef steak inside reach in freezer next to the steam table. Also raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs inside reach in cooler next to cook line.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed food employee place raw chicken on grill and then began washing hands with gloves on at 3 compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with employees.
[41-25-4] Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed tracking powder on floor and wall near 3 compartment sink and back exit.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed 2 food employees washing hands at 3 compartment sink.
[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.
[31A-07-4] Handwash sink missing at cook line. Observed hand sink not accessible for use due to reach in cooler and ladders.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine and Quaternary test kit available.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[11-26-1] 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.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee area at front counter.
[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 inside reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator from 2 days prior. Also flan not date marked at front counter, as per employee from 2 days prior.