Mayis Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Mayis Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Mayis Cafe is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in front counter, prep area, and inside closet being used for single use item storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in front counter, prep area, and inside closet being used for single use item storage. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole opening on a ceiling tile above hood system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed a hole opening on a ceiling tile above hood system. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
90
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed no date markings on opened ham, cheese and pork inside reach in cooler. Per person in charge, items were from two days ago. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Gouda (46F - Cold Holding);cooked pork (51 F - Cold Holding); ham (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food products have been out of temperature for more than 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Gouda (46F - Cold Holding);cooked pork (51 F - Cold Holding); ham (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food products have been out of temperature for more than 24 hours. A stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration over 200+. PIC diluted, second test 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
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 person in charge answer the telephone and returned back to handling food without washing her hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in front counter, prep area, and inside closet being used for single use item storage. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole opening on a ceiling tile above hood system. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all TCS items stored inside reach in all above 50°F. Ambient thermometer reading 50°F inside the reach in. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table groove. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed freshly squeezed orange juice for grab and go missing label information. Operator placed cups inside the reach in cooler behind the front counter to no longer have as grab and go. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves housing cans of soda and plastic water bottled at the front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the upright cold holding unit across of POS machine and under prep counter. **Warning**
14-33-4
33
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed displayed container with sugar next to coffee station not properly protected. Manager covered container properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water inside reach in cooler . Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
82
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medication stored with service products in upright beverage cooler behind front counter. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (123F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (121F hot holding); Piccadillo (108F - Hot Holding); inside hot box at front counter. As per operator foods were stored less than 2 hours. Operator reheated all food to 165F and above. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator did not know minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Provided operator with cooking chart handout.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container not date marked in reach in cooler. Operator date marked milk container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food with service product in hot display case. Manager removed and discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in sandwich cooler door. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in freezer at counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at counter and also observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in storage closet.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust in reach in sandwich cooler.
14-33-4
50
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located next to the three compartment sink block by a cardboard box.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink located next to the three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior has food splash residue on the interior top of the microwave, microwave is located at prep counter.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in the Reach in cooler at the sandwich prep area a bottled water that belonged to an employee.
12B-13-4
74
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. RIC gasket torn, reach in cooler located in the sandwich station.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. RIF under the front counter cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. RIF located under the front counter sandwich cooler interior with food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIC located in the sandwich station.
14-33-4
70
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Lise de expired on 10/01/2022.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (47 F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, he moved product to bottom of reach in cooler for rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled at reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink with no lid next to empanada warmer on counter. Manager removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets soiled and torn in reach in cooler and front counter reach in in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauces ready to be used in squeeze bottles not labeled at reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
58
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (45 F - Cold Holding). As per manager less than 1 hour, returned it to reach in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled, at reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored at 82°F in standing water next to coffee maker. Manager emptied the water and had utensils washed at three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in poor repair and door seal cover loose at reach in freezer next to reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled and with grease build up, next to fry station.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mayis Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mayis Cafe on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mayis Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mayis Cafe.
How does Mayis Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mayis Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mayis Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mayis Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mayis Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mayis Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mayis Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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