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MAIZ Y AGAVE COCINA MEXICAN

375 MIRACLE MILE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 305-510-3923

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats281
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2337878
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
High priority/08A-04-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand sink at front bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. WIC vents soiled. Walk in cooler.
Basic/36-34-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation all throughout the kitchen preparation areas.
Basic/14-09-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At small ice machine 1st floor.
Basic/10-08-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Staff placed bucket under the table.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at bar.
High priority/12A-10-4
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employees at kitchen unable to answer questions related to temperature.
Intermediate/53B-16-4
Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time.
Intermediate/51-10-4/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwashing area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled, tortillas station.
Basic/23-24-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Container for smash guacamole, on flor.
Basic/24-07-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Hot station. Chef took knives to ware washing station.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms downstairs.
Basic/31B-04-4
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only.
/49-05-4
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Chef removed gas tank.
/48-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Intermediate/14-14-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.