Mayamex Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
32
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Mayamex Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 14 violations each.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Mayamex Restaurant's latest score of 32 falls below the Homestead average of 70. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and proceeded to preparing food at steam table. Coached employee.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink (Quaternary -0ppm). Manger reset triple sink and used chlorine triple sink (chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manger for less than 1 hour. Manager adjust steam table temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cup stored inside of handwash sink at front counter. Coached manger. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop yellow rice with no handle. Coached manager. Manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest freezer in the dining area.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink near the three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink at front counter, handwashing sink in the kitchen, and next to the three compartment sink soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink near microwave shelves.
29-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of floor at shelves near the walk in cooler removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of floor at shelves near the three compartment sink not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee yellow metal container stored with clean dishes at shelves across the three compartment sink. Observed employee bottle of water on table where chips are held. Manager removed water bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
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Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken egg in reach in across flat top.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD40 on rack above plantains and utensils. Operator removed from rack.
41-10-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry food and dish rack.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soap bucket inside hand sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at cook line and at front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in warewash area; no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed container of utensils on floor outside of reach in.
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on table where chips are held.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of food on floor in walk in freezer. Observed vinegar on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish racks.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in; multiple foods not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
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Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as scoop inside the rice flour. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phone stored above preparation table in the front line. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers in raw by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 2 plastic containers broken. Operator discarded them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets with ice stored in the walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed missing both lids.
33-15-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry observed mop inside the bucket.
42-01-4
64
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 70F.
10-05-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unable to answer minimum cooking temperature of chicken.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked frozen tacos and chicken wings in reach in freezer not date marked.
02C-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as scoop in rice container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on a food preparation table **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no beard guard while engaging in food preparation
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to reach in coolers in back of kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food container cracked on steam table.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sorrel juice stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on reach in cooler shelves at front counter.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and mop sink.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed fans above three compartment sink soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed chicken bearing label 12/07/24. As per operator it was prepared today.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed utensils stored in bucket on floor in front of reach in cooler.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths stored on table at drink station. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
50
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked chicken tacos in the reach in freezer. Employee placed raw beef at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed all frozen food are not date marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed foods inside the reach in cooler it date Mar.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed exp Oct 2023. Employee provided the current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on the counter above the chips. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with limon juice stored on the floor. Employee removed it. Also observed cooked ribs stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the front line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with maseca ( corn flour) not identified. Employee placed a label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at < 100 ppm at three compartment sink. Operator added two more tables to the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed the three compartment sink sanitizer was not setup. **Time Extended**
22-43-4
86
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at -100 ppm at three compartment sink. Manager added quaternary tablets to get 200 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onion (117 F - Hot Holding) at the stove. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the onion to reheating to 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in water at 85°F. Operator removed the utensils from the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked pork not properly date marked. As per the manager the products were at the walk-in freezer for more than three days and the products were transferred to the walk-in in cooler the day before.
02C-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to hand wash sink located at ware washing area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer located at dining area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two in used tongs on the oven door. Operator removed the tongs and sent those to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
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 in use utensil stored with handle touching the flour. Operator moved the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located next to steam table under microwaves.
29-49-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans stored not inverted on the shelves next to steam table
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At preparation table located in the front of the three compartment sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open coke can on the preparation table. Operator discarded the coke. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onion stored on the floor next to preparation table.
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mayamex Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mayamex Restaurant on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mayamex Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mayamex Restaurant.
How does Mayamex Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Mayamex Restaurant most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Mayamex Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mayamex Restaurant have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mayamex 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 Mayamex Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mayamex Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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