Madelis Restaurant

1279 Nw 29 St, Miami, FL 33142

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Madelis Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Madelis Restaurant trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towel onsite. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit door at the bottom. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment.

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

10 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed men's restroom door in disrepair.

32-05-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout establishment.

36-32-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks/soiled cutting board in kitchen area.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reach in freezer.

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps all around rear exit door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout establishment.

36-17-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on the floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed multiple light shield in disrepair throughout establishment.

38-01-4

Basic - Reach-in Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in freezer.

22-16-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling tiles throughout the establishment.

36-34-5

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large pan and other plastic items in the sink. The owner removed the items.

31A-09-4

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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter.

36-37-5

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-2

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior at front have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Madelis Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Madelis Restaurant on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Madelis Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Madelis Restaurant.

How does Madelis Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Madelis Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Madelis Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Madelis Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Madelis Restaurant 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 Madelis Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Madelis Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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