MARIA CAFETERIA.
3082 NW 7 ST, Miami FL 33125
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over pork chops and gallo pinto at reach in cooler kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork chops held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates inside handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cook ground beef held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler next to cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At preparation table next to 3 compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef above raw pork. Employee inverted them.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee was coached about the issue.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to hold containers. Employee moved them immediately.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Station was restocked.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the hand sink located in the kitchen. Station was restocked.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer not accurate after being tested inside ice water.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef from Saturday 1/25 without date marking.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice buildup up inside reach in freezer located at the front.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed to go plastic spoons with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some food products ( sugar and flour) without identification.. person in charge identified the product ps.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave located above prep station with soiled door handles. Operator wiped down immediately.
Food stored on floor. Observed can of oil on floor near cook line. Operator removed from floor immediately.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior with food debris. Operator wiped down Immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non food grade towel used to line tortilla container. Employee removed towel at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Display case: cheese and guava pastry 103F, at 10:40, per manager in display case since 6:30. See stop sale. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control with manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Finish on cutting board peeling off.
Grease accumulation on hood filters.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket area of upright reach in soiled. Build up of grease/food debris around rim of rice cooker.
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding unit at front counter observed cheese and guava pastry (78F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours, employee reheating item.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters grease accumulation,
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cooler located in the kitchen observed raw chicken over cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On preparation table observed cut tomatoes (70 F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour, employee placed it back in the cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding unit at front counter observed cheese and guava pastry (78F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours, employee reheating item.
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.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jackarelys Mendoza working for about 60 days with no proof of training.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle soiled, observed rice cooker lid handle soiled, observed microwave door handle soiled,
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters grease accumulation,
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located in the kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. On the preparation table.
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.