Mayajigua Restaurant
3828 W 16 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012 · Permanent Food Service · License 2319330
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 5 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 9 basic (2 repeats)-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 5, 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.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw pork stored above sliced ham on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed at kitchen area. Operator restocked.
Fixed on the spot
Basic9
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Observed ice scoop on top of ice dispenser at front counter. Operator moved scoop to dishwashing area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed soiled microwave interior.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler entrance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed soiled walk in cooler handle.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Observed on employees bathroom.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed dust accumulated on ceiling tiles at coffee station.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 26, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic4
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed on hand sink at employee bathroom next next to kitchen, no sign.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed water bottle on employee bathroom next to kitchen.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed microwave at storage area ceiling tile broken, hole on ceiling.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.