MACITA'S RESTAURANT
18533 S. DIXIE HWY, Miami, FL, 33157
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 22, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 17
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (17)
- 29-34-4CriticalRepeat
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter added to hose Bibb. Hose was connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 01B-13-4CriticalRepeat
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 salmons no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (87 F - Hot Holding)on top of the stove. As per employee food was placed around 11:30 AM. Employee reheated food to 165°F. Also observed ribs (130 F - Hot Holding) inside the steamer in the kitchen. Employee will reheat the ribs.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 35B-01-4Repeat
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Repeat
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-24-5Repeat
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall in the storage room. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-06-5RepeatCorrected on site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching the rice on the steam table at the cook line. Manager removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's bathroom.
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the cook line. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 25-06-4RepeatCorrected on site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoon stored not inverted at the front line. Employee stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 08B-12-5Corrected on site
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish and chicken not covered inside the walk in freezer. Employee covered the food. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 36-02-5Repeat
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the fryer. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 36-34-5Repeat
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled all around dining area.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 31B-03-4Corrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the front line. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 06-09-1
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 salmons no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 14-11-5Repeat
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.