CASA MAIZ RESTAURANT
7395 W 4 AVE, Hialeah FL 33014 · 305-305-9361
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found, observed 5 live flies over preparation table located in the kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021002888 | Dec 3, 2020 | May 17, 2021 | $200 |
| 1--2018061090 | Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed golden blue (127F - Hot Holding); salmon (122F hot holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated it at 165°F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
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Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser, Clorox with no label.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole above cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of salt container. Operator removed it.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding box gasket in repair. Located in the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the ware washing area door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Grilled station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soild.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in three compartment sink.
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over cut vegetables in reach in cooler, at the grilled station, operator properly stored it.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef either chicken in the same container. Located in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled station sweet plantain (112F - Hot Holding); black beans (118F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (89F - Hot Holding); fufu (116F - Hot Holding); Moro (122F - Hot Holding); tamales (120F - Hot Holding); butter (87F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located under hand sink next to the three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees rinse up the wet wiping towels in hand sink, located at the front line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser, Clorox with no label.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole above cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of salt container. Operator removed it.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding box gasket in repair. Located in the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the ware washing area door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Grilled station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soild.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in three compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink.
Jan 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found, observed 5 live flies over preparation table located in the kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple dessert with no date market, located
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (111F - Hot Holding); cooked pork chop (112F - Hot Holding); fish (110F - Hot Holding) hot holding box yellow rice (100F - Hot Holding); brown rice (88F - Hot Holding); cooked calabaza (89F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (129F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By the three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area and grilled station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At ware washing and kitchen area door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils inside hit water 85°F. Operator placed on the stove to reheat at 135°F.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork belly with no time marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pork belly with no time marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front line steam table, yellow rice (102F - Hot Holding); white rice (99F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (103F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding); fried rice (122F - Hot Holding); moro (112F - Hot Holding); fufu (123F - Hot Holding); corn soup (122F - Hot Holding); black beans (115F - Hot Holding). Hot holding box in kitchen area yellow rice (120F - Hot Holding); yuca (112F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (115F - Hot Holding). grill station cooked sausage (112F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (110F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (139F - Hot Holding) For less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By the three compartment sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Yaquelin Fernandez.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta salad, rice pudding, was make from more than 24 hours as per operator, with no date marked.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area and grilled station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with sanitation at second step. Instructed operator regarding the ware washing properly step.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At ware washing and kitchen area door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken with raw ground beef. Operator properly stored it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes storage in hand sink located in preparation area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In preparation area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed yuca container on kitchen floor, operator properly stored it.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink located in between hot holding units.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (122F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (116F - Hot Holding in steam table for less than 4 hours. Operator reheated at 165°F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand sink sign at the kitchen and dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet in three compartment sink in disrepair, located at the grilled station.
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink next to both 3 compartment sink.
Jan 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 lives flies about three compartment sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator payed over the phone, confirmation number 236049784.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (122°F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (121°F - Hot Holding); cooked boniato (120°F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding box, operator reheated at 165°F.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on walk in cooler floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink next to both 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By the three compartment sink and at the grill station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Above cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean plastic containers located on shelves above three compartment sink. Operator cleaned it.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.