MAYAS KITCHEN 305
9706 SW 40 ST, Miami, FL, 33165
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 8, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 17
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (17)
- 08A-20-5Critical
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority
- 29-34-4Critical
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 a hose connected at the time of the inspection next to the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6Critical
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above rice and beans at the front counter. **Warning**
High Priority
- 13-07-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelet while engaged in food preparation. **Warning**
Basic
- 35B-01-4
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. **Warning**
Basic
- 36-11-4Repeat
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout the kitchen and front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 23-03-4
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 freezer door gasket soiled. **Warning**
Basic
- 16-46-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label on the rice and beans. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
Basic
- 06-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken stored inside the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
Basic
- 53A-10-4
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager did not know how to calibrate thermometer. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 02C-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and beans prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked inside the reach in cooler at the front counter. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 22-20-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
Basic
- 53B-05-5
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for Vanessa L, Yslianet F, Jennifer F, Belize A, Betzabe expired on 5/26. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 36-36-4
Ceiling tile missing.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic
- 40-06-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
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 above preparation area. **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
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.