MACITA'S RESTAURANT

Name: MACITA'S RESTAURANT
Address: 18533 S. DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL, 33157, US
Rating: 36.4

18533 S. DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL 33157

License #2331222

36.4 Grade F / 100

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MACITA'S RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 36.4 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, inspectors documented 103 total violations — 20 critical, 13 major, 70 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 30, 2026 shows 21 observation rows: 5 critical, 0 major, and 16 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[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.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed salt not covered stored on shelf by the stove. Manager covered it.
[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.
[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.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled all around dine in area at front counter.
[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.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 broken raw shell eggs with cracks at the reach in cooler. Stop sale was issued.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall above 3 compartment sink.
[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.
[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.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on door oven handle. Employee removed it.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a box of oranges stored on the floor at the front counter.

Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[25-32-4] Observed single service chicken bouillon container used to stored floor next to triple sink at kitchen area.
[33-11-4] Observed at dumpster area.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at front counter.
[53B-16-4] 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.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside of walk in cooler.
[22-45-4] Observed dishwasher no sanitizing equipments after rinsing them
[14-38-4] Observed several lids broken on top of food containers at kitchen area.
[36-34-5] Observed vents soiled all around dine in area at front counter.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
[36-27-5] Observed soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed one certified manager unable to answer proper concentration of chlorine sanitizer.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[14-11-5] Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout the kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Observed gaskets soiled inside cold holding units all around kitchen area.
[14-09-4] Observed two groove cutting board on top of preparation tables at kitchen area.
[36-36-4] Observed 1 ceiling tile missing at kitchen area.
[29-28-4] Observed filter from ice machine last time replaced on 2022.
[36-32-5] Observed several ceiling tiles with a hole all around kitchen area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water from dishwashing machine drain on the floor of the kitchen at kitchen area.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at dumpster area.
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed one certified manager unable to answer proper concentration of chlorine sanitizer.
[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.
[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.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several lids broken on top of food containers at kitchen area.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing at kitchen area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled all around dine in area at front counter.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature under preparation table.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at front counter.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around 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.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[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.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside of walk in cooler.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout the kitchen area.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one employee wearing a bracelet and one employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation at kitchen area. Employees removed it during inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed several buckets containing food stored on the floor at walk in cooler and kitchen area.
[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.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[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.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service spoon not inverted on shelf at cook line area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[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.
[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.
[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 11 packages of raw salmon not longer frozen inside ROP package. Stop Sale was issued.
[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.
[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.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor under dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
[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 one employee failing to wash hands after removing his watch at kitchen area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensil stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with a hole all around kitchen area.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Assorted Empanadas (51F - Cold Holding); Cheese (50 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Also observed Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46 F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hours.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored next to cooked potatoes in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee discarded potatoes.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
[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 Anthony, William, Nubia, and Adriana. FRLA certification expired 07/01/2023.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[22-16-4] Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee moved items and placed them correctly.
[08A-08-5] Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored next to cooked potatoes in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee discarded potatoes.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled, located at cooking line. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee was observed wearing gloves while handling multiple items, including their apron, solid surfaces, and wet towels, before touching a cooked arepa. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

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