Mamacita

2501 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Mamacita, the earliest from 2022. Mamacita was last inspected on Jan 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 15 violations to closer to 11 violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “water with a temperature” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

The city-wide average is 74, putting Mamacita squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding ice water at hand sink coffee station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed old food debris in the kitchen handwashing sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink by kitchen. Owner removed. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed unsealed wood trellis ceiling at coffee station and indoor bar areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed unsealed wood trellis ceiling at coffee station and indoor bar areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed no hand sink at ware washing area, on plans hand sink shows at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed no hand sink at ware washing area, on plans hand sink shows at ware washing area. Operator needs to add plumbing to the handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding ice water at hand sink coffee station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed old food debris in the kitchen handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed unsealed wood trellis ceiling at coffee station and indoor bar areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed unsealed wood trellis ceiling at coffee station and indoor bar areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded pork (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee reheat product, Recheck ; shredded pork (169F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cooked red beans (60F - Reheating); as per employee stored in the steam table less than 1 hour. Employee reheat product. Recheck; cooked red beans (166F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee breaking soiled boxes and proceeded to removed food from oven. Coached employee to discarded soiled gloves and wash hands before changing tasks. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1 2025. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with a tray at indoor bar area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed no hand sink at ware washing area, on plans hand sink shows at ware washing area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding ice water at hand sink coffee station. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Observed new employees Marilexis and Matias hired less 60 days. Manager printed, employee read and signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink women's bathroom. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 76°F at the outside bar hand sink, no hot running water for approximately 2 minutes at outside bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at coffee station. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed unsealed wood trellis ceiling at coffee station and indoor bar areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at prep area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean wine glasses stored at bar area not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with cut marks at outside bar. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water containers stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed flour,rice and sugar containers stored on floor by storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed white freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 88°F at cook line. Employee turn on stove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at hand sink men's bathroom. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored inside mop bucket at coffee station. **Warning**
42-01-4
16
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored next to whip cream on chest freezer at kitchen area. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (116F - Hot Holding); on steam table at kitchen area, as per employee less than 2 hours. black beans (167F - Reheating) also observed empanadas (114F - Hot Holding) at front bar, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee increased temperature on hot holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs next to fryer at kitchen area, as per employee less than 15 minutes, employee moved raw shell eggs to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored above ground beef on white freezer at kitchen area. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at kitchen area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed dish machine relocated across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand wash sink at bar, employee removed during. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 on approved plans dish machine next to cook line. Observed dish machine relocated across from cook line and missing hand sink. Observed on approved plans outside 4 top seating area. Observed area outside converted to juice and smoothie preparation area with ice bin, reach in cooler, reach in freezer and blender. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Carlos D. and Mauro Z, working more than 60 days, no proof of food handlers. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the outside bar, hot running water for approximately 10 minutes at outside bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oranges case stored on floor at walk in cooler door, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked white bin container lid at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler door located across grill. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a Togo plastic containers case stored on floor by walk in cooler. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed kiwis stored next to peeled apple on reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in cooler across grill. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers next to flat grill. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on both reach in freezers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed personal coffee at dishwasher station, employee removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the outside bar, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container,employees removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on both ice makers, **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on flour container, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
10
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed dish machine relocated across from cook line, missing hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed dish machine relocated across from cook line, missing hand sink. **Admin Complaint**
31A-07-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on approved plans dish machine next to cook line. Observed dish machine relocated across from cook line and missing hand sink. Observed on approved plans outside 4 top seating area. Observed area outside converted to juice and smoothie preparation area with ice bin, reach in cooler, reach in freezer and blender. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed on approved plans dish machine next to cook line. Observed dish machine relocated across from cook line and missing hand sink. Observed on approved plans outside 4 top seating area. Observed area outside converted to juice and smoothie preparation area with ice bin, reach in cooler, reach in freezer and blender. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink at juice bar area hot water at 67F. Ran water for approximately 3 minutes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Still observed hand sink at juice bar area hot water at 80F. Ran water for approximately 3 minutes. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed unsealed wood trellis ceiling at coffee station and bar areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed unsealed wood trellis ceiling at coffee station and bar areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink juice bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed at hand sink juice bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
67
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed dish machine relocated across from cook line, missing hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ As per person in charge, establishment has no Food Manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on approved plans dish machine next to cook line. Observed dish machine relocated across from cook line and missing hand sink. Observed on approved plans outside 4 top seating area. Observed area outside converted to juice and smoothie preparation area with ice bin, reach in cooler, reach in freezer and blender. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink at juice bar area hot water at 67F. Ran water for approximately 3 minutes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed unsealed wood trellis ceiling at coffee station and bar areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee preparing orange juice and smoothies outside in unenclosed room located at outdoor dining area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
08B-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room that is not fully enclosed. Observed reach in cooler containing milk and fruit, reach in freezer containing fruit pulp and ice cream, container of shredded coconut, oranges and ice stored outside near outdoor dining area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
08B-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink juice bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
50
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 10 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tomatoes (93F - Hot Holding) as per chef less than 2 hours. Chef started reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation area reach in cooler as per chef stored since 2 days prior. Observed butter (78F - Cold Holding) stored across cook line at prep table according manager less than 2 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation area reach in cooler as per chef stored since 2 days prior. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed near to back door and bar area. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed dish machine relocated across from cook line, missing hand sink. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at hand sink near back door exit. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ As per person in charge, establishment has no Food Manager. **Warning**
53A-07-6
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on approved plans dish machine next to cook line. Observed dish machine relocated across from cook line and missing hand sink. Observed on approved plans outside 4 top seating area. Observed area outside converted to juice and smoothie preparation area with ice bin, reach in cooler, reach in freezer and blender. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at juice bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed cook unaware of maximum cold holding temperature. Inspector coached employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink at juice bar area hot water at 67F. Ran water for approximately 3 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored in a room that is not fully enclosed. Observed reach in cooler containing milk and fruit, reach in freezer containing fruit pulp and ice cream, container of shredded coconut, oranges and ice stored outside near outdoor dining area. **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on floor at dry storage area. Observed a cooler containing milk and whipped cream stored on floor at coffee station area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink juice bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored at storage area not inverted. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service not inverted at cook line. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth at preparation area and cook lines. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar stored inside containers not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle stored inside container with sugar. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed unsealed wood trellis ceiling at coffee station and bar areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plated and bowls at storage area not inverted at cook line. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink cup on counter at coffee station. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee preparing orange juice and smoothies outside in unenclosed room located at outdoor dining area. **Warning**
08B-32-4
10
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
86
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container. Employee removed during inspection.
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean containers in kitchen area.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle not identified in kitchen area.
02D-01-5
64
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw pork. Chef rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Top of dry goods containers.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Dry goods containers.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mamacita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mamacita on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mamacita?

Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mamacita.

How does Mamacita compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Mamacita most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Mamacita's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mamacita have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mamacita 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 Mamacita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mamacita is inspected around three times per year on average.