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MACONDO COFFEE SHOP

13021 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33186 · 786-804-1355

Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336942
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated chicken over commercially processed bread in prep area. Operator removed bread and stored elsewhere.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed half and half in front counter, as per employee more than 24hrs, without date marking.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container through out kitchen on and above food preparation areas.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed iPad and charging battery on dry storage shelf in prep area. Operator removed items from shelf.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on wall behind cooking line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in prep area. Employee removed label.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of chocolate syrup at front counter without label.
Basic/02D-01-5
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Dec 18, 2025□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2025 · Observed accumulation of dust in vents at kitchen area. Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulated on walls at cook line area.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2025 · Observed accumulation of grease on walls at cook line. Time Extended
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at cook line change task and not changing gloves as needed. Coached employee on proper procedures.
High priority/12A-09-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Baked Potato (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator for over 24 hours. Chef discarded food during inspection.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de Gallo (47 F - Cold Holding). As per operator was at room temperature for less than 4 hours. Chef placed it inside ice. Also, observed Baked Potato (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator for over 24 hours. Chef discarded food during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Handwash sink used to stored dirty utensils and blender at front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu items containing fried eggs not identified on the menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini plastic bowl container inside pico de gallo at reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine. Employee removed bowl during inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed dishwasher machine racks on the floor at dishwasher area.
Basic/24-26-4/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted next to dry storage area.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees items on top of prep tables and mixer table all around kitchen. Employee moved personal items during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on flour and almond flour containers on the hallway by kitchen area. Employee stored properly.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cooked quinoa container at steam table at kitchen area. Employee stored properly.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled next to dishwasher machine.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulated on walls at cook line area.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloth at kitchen area.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed almond flour container not properly identified at hallway by kitchen entrance. Employee put a label on it.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jun 24, 2025□ 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in multiple reach in freezers throughout establishment.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Jun 24, 2025 · Observed ice buildup in multiple reach in freezers throughout establishment. Time Extended
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Return visit Jun 24, 2025 · Observed mop in bucket not in use; at callback. Time Extended
Mar 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked potatoes (86F - Cold Holding) in bottom reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator discarded potatoes during inspection. Also observed feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler in new expansion area. As per operator since yesterday 3/10.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (86F - Cold Holding) in bottom reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per operator for more than four hours. Operator discarded potatoes during inspection. Also observed feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler in new expansion area. As per operator since yesterday 3/10.
High priority/03A-02-5
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed expansion with suite 13027. Observed Storage area at expansion area with one standing reach in freezer and two standing reach in coolers. Also observed storage racks with dry goods. Verified on OnBase and observed that plan Reviewer Ossian Brady is in the process of reviewing the plans. The plan reviewer contacted the operator.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal water bottles stored on prep tables throughout kitchen area.
Basic/40-06-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in reach kitchen area.
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in multiple reach in freezers throughout establishment.
Basic/14-69-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single set containers not inverted in top shelf prep table across from cookline. Operator inverted during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line smoked sausage (59F - Cold Holding). As per chef for about 1 hour, was cut and placed into cooler from standing reach in cooler. Observed at center prep table, butter (68F - Cold Holding). As per chef for about 1 hour. Chef placed into reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter hand wash sink blocked with soiled dishes inside sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink, used as dump sink with food debris inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips available for chlorine fish,aching or quaternary three compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed for front counter dish machine. Advised operator to utilize main kitchens dish machine to wash and sanitize dishes.
Intermediate/16-59-1
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in storage hallway.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Observed at pathway of restrooms, boxes of oat milk stored on floor. Operator removed and placed onto shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of dry quinoa, operator removed and stored up right.
Basic/10-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at kitchen pathway entrance, bags of cut fruit and fruit pulps thawing.
Basic/06-01-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Chef removed from bucket and stored correctly.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs changed gloves without washing hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above salsa,located in the reach in cooler by stove.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils stored in unit by the front counter.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the smoked salmon.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on the storage shelf opposite cookline.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed operator cracked raw shell eggs then handled ready to eat diced tomatoes without changing gloves and washing hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw philly steak stored above cooked sweet potatoes located in the standing reach in freezer..
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drinking water dispenser connected at the hand wash sink,kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed no hot water available at the establishment at the time of the inspection,water temperature at approximately 83F. Technician on site corrected problem, hot water temperature at approximately 104F.
Intermediate/27-24-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed for the smoked salmon.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the kitchen
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with encrusted food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for togo food containers stored on top shelf, kitchen
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at the mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for squeeze bottles containing sauces,oils.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning

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.