Capas

21000 W Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33180
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Capas has seven inspections in the public record. On Nov 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Capas' 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed various cleaning chemicals stored on shelf with buckets of food and oil. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over raw beef in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment with food that cannot be prepared in kitchen due to no cooking or hot holding equipment on site. Food is prepared and served from MFDV 2360368 that is located in parking lot. Establishment is also advertising menu contrary to the approved menu by DBPR. MFDV 2360368 is storing food inside of establishment and per operator establishment is used as a prep kitchen for MFDV 2360368. As per proviso's "Establishment is limited to food items that do not require cooking or hot holding as part of food preparation." Establishment does not have any cooking or hot holding equipment. Per manager they have submitted plans to the city of North Miami Beach to install hood system and kitchen equipment but they are awaiting approval. AC Request submitted during callback inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment with food that cannot be prepared in kitchen due to no cooking or hot holding equipment on site. Food is prepared and served from MFDV 2360368 that is located in parking lot. Establishment is also advertising menu contrary to the approved menu by DBPR. MFDV 2360368 is storing food inside of establishment and per operator establishment is used as a prep kitchen for MFDV 2360368. As per proviso's "Establishment is limited to food items that do not require cooking or hot holding as part of food preparation." Establishment does not have any cooking or hot holding equipment. Per manager they have submitted plans to the city of North Miami Beach to install hood system and kitchen equipment but they are awaiting approval. AC Request submitted during callback inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of pickles and water stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in wall. Located in warewash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Basic - Hole in wall. Located in warewash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet paper towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cases of raw beef thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
55
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed menu with food that cannot be prepared in kitchen due to no cooking or hot holding equipment on site. As per employee food is ordered by customer from inside restaurant, then cooked, prepared and served from MFDV 2360368 that is located in parking lot. Establishment is also advertising menu contrary to the approved menu online. MFDV 2360368 is storing food inside of establishment and per operator establishment is used as a prep kitchen for MFDV 2360368. As per proviso's "Establishment is limited to food items that do not require cooking or hot holding as part of food preparation." Establishment does not have any cooking or hot holding equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed menu with food that cannot be prepared in kitchen due to no cooking or hot holding equipment on site. As per employee food is ordered by customer from inside restaurant, then cooked, prepared and served from MFDV 2360368 that is located in parking lot. Establishment is also advertising menu contrary to the approved menu online. MFDV 2360368 is storing food inside of establishment and per operator establishment is used as a prep kitchen for MFDV 2360368. As per proviso's "Establishment is limited to food items that do not require cooking or hot holding as part of food preparation." Establishment does not have any cooking or hot holding equipment. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed menu with food that cannot be prepared in kitchen due to no cooking or hot holding equipment on site. As per employee food is ordered by customer from inside restaurant, then cooked, prepared and served from MFDV 2360368 that is located in parking lot. Establishment is also advertising menu contrary to the approved menu online. MFDV 2360368 is storing food inside of establishment and per operator establishment is used as a prep kitchen for MFDV 2360368. As per proviso's "Establishment is limited to food items that do not require cooking or hot holding as part of food preparation." Establishment does not have any cooking or hot holding equipment. Per manager they are in process of getting permits through the city to add equipment and resubmitted plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in wall. Located in warewash area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Basic - Hole in wall. Located in warewash area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in wall. Located in warewash area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Basic - Hole in wall. Located in warewash area. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
86
Mar 31, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed various cleaning chemicals stored on shelf with buckets of food and oil. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over raw beef in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment with food that cannot be prepared in kitchen due to no cooking or hot holding equipment on site. Food is prepared and served from MFDV 2360368 that is located in parking lot. Establishment is also advertising menu contrary to the approved menu by DBPR. MFDV 2360368 is storing food inside of establishment and per operator establishment is used as a prep kitchen for MFDV 2360368. As per proviso's "Establishment is limited to food items that do not require cooking or hot holding as part of food preparation." Establishment does not have any cooking or hot holding equipment. Per manager they have submitted plans to the city of North Miami Beach to install hood system and kitchen equipment but they are awaiting approval. AC Request submitted during callback inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of pickles and water stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in wall. Located in warewash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use wet paper towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cases of raw beef thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table. **Warning**
06-01-5
55
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored over cut potatoes. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment expanded to bay next door 21002 adding a seating area and bathroom with no remodeled plans on file. Observed 1 table seating about 12 people and an opening in wall between the 2 bays. No food storage or prep is done is in added area. Contacted plan review to verify if plans were needed. Provided operator with plan review package. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Located on prep table. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 2 tables accommodating 16 people on outside of establishment. Also Observed establishment expanded to bay next door 21002 adding additiona seating area and bathroom with no remodeled plans on file. Observed 1 table seating about 12 people and an opening in wall between the 2 bays. Operator provided LBT expiring 9/30/24 with 17 seats. Discussed with operator and provided seating seating evaluation form. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located at entrance of dining room. **Warning**
36-24-5
55
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining cut lettuce. **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - 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. Discussed and provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. Discussed and provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cut board stored in hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment expanded to bay next door 21002 adding a seating area and bathroom with no remodeled plans on file. Observed 3 tables, 12 chairs and an opening in wall between the 2 bays. No food storage or prep is done is in added area. Contacted plan review to verify if plans were needed. Provided operator with plan review package. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 2 tables accommodating 16 people on outside of establishment. Also Observed establishment expanded to bay next door 21002 adding additiona seating area and bathroom with no remodeled plans on file. Observed 3 tables, 12 chairs and an opening in wall between the 2 bays. Discussed with operator and provided seating seating evaluation form. **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed container of squeeze bottles being stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions being stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
32

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Capas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Capas on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Capas?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Capas.

How does Capas compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Capas most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Capas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Capas have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Capas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Capas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Capas is inspected around four times per year on average.