Macita's Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
21
Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Macita's Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 15 violations lately and about 19 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Macita's Restaurant's 21 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
17
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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.
01B-14-4
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
High Priority - 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.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of oranges stored on the floor at the front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on door oven handle. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoon stored not inverted at the front line. Employee stored them correctly. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed salt not covered stored on shelf by the stove. Manager covered it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. * **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled by the 3 compartment sink.
02D-01-5
Basic - wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
21
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust, throughout the kitchen areas. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled, located at cooking line. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside of walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed dishwasher no sanitizing equipments after rinsing them **Time Extended**
22-45-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: 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. **Time Extended**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed filter from ice machine last time replaced on 2022. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed filter from ice machine last time replaced on 2022. **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with a hole all around kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed several ceiling tiles with a hole all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed 1 ceiling tile missing at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed vents soiled all around dine in area at front counter. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two groove cutting board on top of preparation tables at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed two groove cutting board on top of preparation tables at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several lids broken on top of food containers at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed several lids broken on top of food containers at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at dumpster area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed at dumpster area. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed single service chicken bouillon container used to stored floor next to triple sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside cold holding units all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed gaskets soiled inside cold holding units all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
25
Jan 13, 2026
Complaint Full
9 critical violations. 7 major violations. 27 minor violations.
View 43 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside of walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensil stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter area. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed filter from ice machine last time replaced on 2022. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature under preparation table. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water from dishwashing machine drain on the floor of the kitchen at kitchen area. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar container and inside salt container at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with a hole all around kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - 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. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two groove cutting board on top of preparation tables at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean trays and utensils with water nesting on rack at triple sink area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout the kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor under dishwasher machine at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several lids broken on top of food containers at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several buckets containing food stored on the floor at walk in cooler and kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at dumpster area. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside cold holding units all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
3
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-08-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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.
12A-09-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-34-5
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
37
Aug 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired in 2020. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observed quaternary test kit expired in 2020. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used at coffee prep station is non food grade. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observed paint brush used at coffee prep station is non food grade. **Time Extended**
14-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located near public restrooms soiled. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans in prep area soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef put hand on floor to fix hot holding unit temperature, continue to change gloves but failed to wash hands prior to. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in the reach in coolers observed flan (47F - Cold Holding); capricho (47F - Cold Holding); flan (47F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (47F - Cold Holding), manager stated that these units doors get constantly opened during rush time, checked temperature of unit with probe thermometer and unit marked 34F. Instructed manager to make sure employees closed unit doors correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding equipment located at kitchen line observed fried sweet plantains (118 F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour, employee removed food to be reheated. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
58
May 27, 2025
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash station near back prep area. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used at coffee prep station is non food grade. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired in 2020. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station in back prep area. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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 employee training for Anthony C. Nubia S. Ariana D. Expired in 2023. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop inside flour bin in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located near public restrooms soiled. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans in prep area soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bin of sugar at coffee prep station with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef put hand on floor to fix hot holding unit temperature, continue to change gloves but failed to wash hands prior to. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in the reach in coolers observed flan (47F - Cold Holding); capricho (47F - Cold Holding); flan (47F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (47F - Cold Holding), manager stated that these units doors get constantly opened during rush time, checked temperature of unit with probe thermometer and unit marked 34F. Instructed manager to make sure employees closed unit doors correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding equipment located at kitchen line observed fried sweet plantains (118 F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour, employee removed food to be reheated. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/, Observed over 10 employee engaged in food preparation. Manager Maria Andrea Aragon stated she has been working as a manager for aver 3 months. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled at preparation area. **Warning**
22-08-4
52
Jan 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots above the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. About the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Dec 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the walk in cooler observed raw beef, raw pork and plant food stored in direct contact with thank you bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the reach in cooler in the preparation area raw eggs stored over cooked beef. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler located in hot line cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours. Employee is transferring food to another working reach in cooler. Observed in the reach in cooler located at front counter tres leches (50 F - Cold Holding); pork tamales (49F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, Employee is transferring food to another working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. Adeiana Duque, Lina M Urique, Leidy Cortez... **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees yogurt, water bottles in the cooler located in the preparation area stored next to food served to the public. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled, freezer located in the preparation area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under small preparation table in the preparation area. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
37
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIC located next to the hand wash sink in the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler located next to the hand sink in the cook line observed ham (53F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour, employees placed all TCS food in ice to rapidly cool. In the walk in cooler observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (48F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours. Manager closed walk in cooler door and inspected employees not to open it until walk reached proper cold holding temperature manager also opened the walk in freezer door to help cool down faster. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line observed cooked beef (115 F - Hot Holding); tomato sauce (100 F - Hot Holding); as per manager for less than 1 hour, manager inspected employee to reheat the food onsite. In the hot holding unit located at front line observed beef empanadas (109 F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (110F - Hot Holding); stuffed yuca (109F - Hot Holding); pan with cheese sprinkled (77 F - Hot Holding), as per employee and manager for about 2 hours or less, manager inspected employee to reheat food. Employees reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided manager the big 6 poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil stored in the hand sink located inn the kitchen entrance. Employee removed item onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. HWS located next to the reach in cooler in the kitchen entrance. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reach in cooler located next to the hand wash sink located in the cook line. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answered the minimum cold holding or hot holding temperature. Coached employee oh food code holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board attached to RIC next to the HWS in the kitchen entrance. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Served knife stored in between prep table and steam table in the cook line. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven located in the cook line interior with grease accumulation. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIC located next to the hand wash sink in the cook line. **Warning**
14-33-4
32
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler located at cook line observed cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours. Employee transferring food items to another reach in cooler for a rapid cool.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle used to scoop salt.
14-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Macita's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Macita's Restaurant on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Macita's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Macita's Restaurant.
How does Macita's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Macita's Restaurant most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Macita's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Macita's Restaurant have averaged around 15 violations per visit, down from roughly 19 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Macita's Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Macita's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Macita's Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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