Xochimex Cantina Grill at Airpark Plaza
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Xochimex Cantina Grill at Airpark Plaza eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 12 violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Xochimex Cantina Grill at Airpark Plaza trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment preparing, serving, selling food waters which can range from the to customers with an expired license. During the routine inspection operator paid the seating license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored on the floor underneath preparation table, located at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at preparation kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler, located at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
22-16-4
43
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
22-38-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap, located at front counter.
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups used as scoops in rice containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of corn stored on the floor in walk in freezer. During the inspection employee removed it and placed it in the freezer shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork loin thawed at room temperature at preparation kitchen.
06-01-5
32
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Jul 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
16
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. .
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on the right side.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee had to open dispenser to get paper towels out.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing in ware wash area. Strainer and cloth stored in sink. Employee removed strainer and cloth from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Exterior door in kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cookies on a tray stored in walk in freezer uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Unable to read boxes with out a flash light, lighting very dim in walk in freezer,
38-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet in use cloth stored on oven handle.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chips stored in bins on front line not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 3 employee personal cups stored on side of oven.
40-06-5
41
Apr 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Front counter: spray bottles with multi-surface cleaner stored on a shelf above to-go counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training for Melissa Marquez, and Daniel Hill, they been working here for more than 60 days. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout to the operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By the three compartment sink: strainer stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food for the customers at the front counter with a dangling bracket with charms. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Front counter: bottles of margarita mix stored by the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath flat grill soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter reach in coolers with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front counter: to-go containers on a shelf not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths on the prep table and by the front counter not stored inside the quaternary sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
47
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training for Melissa Marquez, Daniel Hill, Marisol Mendez, Alberto Garcia they been working here for more than 60 days.
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler gasket. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with heavy soiled throughout the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cleaned pans stored on a shelf in the prep area,under prep table not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled inside of the walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath flat grill soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter reach in cooler with heavy soiled.
22-16-4
43
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 100ppm), operator prepared new solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over shredded lettuce inside the walk in cooler, operator placed food properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 1 hour. Observed cooked steak (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the drawer cooler as per operator due to the rush time less than 2 hours, operator placed food in the walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk containers reused to stored mojito inside the walk in cooler, operator discarded containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Xochimex Cantina Grill at Airpark Plaza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Xochimex Cantina Grill at Airpark Plaza on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Xochimex Cantina Grill at Airpark Plaza?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Xochimex Cantina Grill at Airpark Plaza.
How does Xochimex Cantina Grill at Airpark Plaza compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Xochimex Cantina Grill at Airpark Plaza most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Xochimex Cantina Grill at Airpark Plaza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Xochimex Cantina Grill at Airpark Plaza have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Xochimex Cantina Grill at Airpark Plaza 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 Xochimex Cantina Grill at Airpark Plaza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Xochimex Cantina Grill at Airpark Plaza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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