Mayami Mexicantina
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Mayami Mexicantina, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by dishwashing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled by kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil containers stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by kitchen area,
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled at kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by kitchen area and dishwashing area.
36-27-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
58
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed four sets of tongs on fryer door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed missing drip container at the cook line.
14-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located in back prep area with rust accumulation on shelves.
14-33-4
82
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle dispensers at the bar station soiled. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup as a scoop inside sugar bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two gallons of soy sauce on floor. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled near cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of brown cutting board. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed no chemical test kit for dish machine. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as a scoop inside rice bin in back dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly. Advised operator to setup three compartment sink. Operator placed service call. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several metal containers at the dry rack station with wet nesting accumulation on the outer rim. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cans of cooking oil on floor near cook line. Operator removed from floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed four sets of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board near back prep area. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located across cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
58
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at two hand wash sinks in bar area. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sings at two sinks in bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth in kitchen prep area not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
74
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
61
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on hood filters **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Observed grease accumulation on hood filters **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mayami Mexicantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mayami Mexicantina on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mayami Mexicantina?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mayami Mexicantina.
How does Mayami Mexicantina compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mayami Mexicantina most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mayami Mexicantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mayami Mexicantina have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mayami Mexicantina 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 Mayami Mexicantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mayami Mexicantina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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