Macitas Restaurant

18533 S Dixie Hwy, Cutler Bay, FL 33157 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331222

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 45 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 21, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority, repeat · 16 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 22 routine inspection
3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 12 basic (9 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-35
Administrative complaint on Jul 22
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score45

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Oct212026

Licensing inspection

9 violations found

First visitOct 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
Basic9
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
  Observed handle inside the rice at the steam table at the cook line. Manager removed it.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the cook line.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Observed metal containers above the 3 compartment sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Observed at the hallway by the bathrooms.
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Observed at the dry storage.
  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  I ceiling tiles with water damage at the hallway to the bathroom.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Also observed ceiling tiles with accumulated dust at the dining area.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul222026F45Routine inspection17 violations, 3 high priority Administrative complaint

First visitJul 22, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
17 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 12 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: 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 violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
  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.
  Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: 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 violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at the hand wash sink by the front line. Employee provided soap.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic12
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed fish and chicken not covered inside the walk in freezer. Employee covered the food.
  Fixed on the spot
  Food stored on floor.
  Observed gallons of milk stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: 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.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the cook line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: 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
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  Observed spoon stored not inverted at the front line. Employee stored them correctly.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Observed at men's bathroom.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  Observed all around kitchen area.
  Repeat violation
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Observed hole on wall in the storage room.
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed vents soiled all around dining area.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.