MAYAMEX RESTAURANT
886-892 N KROME AVE, Homestead FL 33030 · 305-245-3813
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018006419 | Feb 6, 2018 | Aug 29, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 27 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate19 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 27 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed food employee failed to changed gloves after changing tasks. Coach employee.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry food and dish racks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used to stored whipping cloth sanitizer bucket at front counter.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager showed up in the middle of the inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook beef at walk in cooler. As per manger for less than 2 days. Advised manager on proper labeling.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen entrance. Also observed inside of the walk in cooler.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers and plastic containers stacked together not properly air dried at shelves across the triple sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind the dishwasher.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cooking equipments.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest freezer in the dining area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface at front counter.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink in the kitchen. Observed at handwash sink near the three compartment sink
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink at front counter, handwashing sink in the kitchen, and next to the three compartment sink soiled with food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee coke beverage stored at white chest freezer.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwashing sink in the kitchen.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind cooking equipment heavily soiled with old food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and proceeded to preparing food at steam table. Coached employee.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink (Quaternary -0ppm). Manger reset triple sink and used chlorine triple sink (chlorine 50ppm).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manger for less than 1 hour. Manager adjust steam table temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry food and dish racks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cup stored inside of handwash sink at front counter. Coached manger. Manager removed cup.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop yellow rice with no handle. Coached manager. Manager removed scoop.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee yellow metal container stored with clean dishes at shelves across the three compartment sink. Observed employee bottle of water on table where chips are held. Manager removed water bottles.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest freezer in the dining area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink near the three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink at front counter, handwashing sink in the kitchen, and next to the three compartment sink soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink near microwave shelves.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of floor at shelves near the walk in cooler removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of floor at shelves near the three compartment sink not identified by common name.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken egg in reach in across flat top.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD40 on rack above plantains and utensils. Operator removed from rack.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry food and dish rack.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soap bucket inside hand sink at front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at cook line and at front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in warewash area; no label.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed container of utensils on floor outside of reach in.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on table where chips are held.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of food on floor in walk in freezer. Observed vinegar on floor at cook line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish racks.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in; multiple foods not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as scoop inside the rice flour. Employee removed it.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phone stored above preparation table in the front line. Operator removed them.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers in raw by the 3 compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 2 plastic containers broken. Operator discarded them.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets with ice stored in the walk in cooler floor.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed missing both lids.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry observed mop inside the bucket.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 70F.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unable to answer minimum cooking temperature of chicken.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked frozen tacos and chicken wings in reach in freezer not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as scoop in rice container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on a food preparation table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no beard guard while engaging in food preparation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to reach in coolers in back of kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food container cracked on steam table.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sorrel juice stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on reach in cooler shelves at front counter.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and mop sink.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed fans above three compartment sink soiled with dust.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed chicken bearing label 12/07/24. As per operator it was prepared today.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed utensils stored in bucket on floor in front of reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths stored on table at drink station.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook drinking water above preparation table and then placing gloves without washing his hands. Employee was coach to wash water in another area and wash his hand before placing gloves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food not date marked inside the reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the rice. Employee removed it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in a food preparation area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the front line.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fish stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator removed them.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed at the front counter, employees were advised to stored utensils inverted.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked chicken tacos in the reach in freezer. Employee placed raw beef at the bottom.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed all frozen food are not date marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed foods inside the reach in cooler it date Mar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice container.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed exp Oct 2023. Employee provided the current license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on the counter above the chips. Employee removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front line.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with limon juice stored on the floor. Employee removed it. Also observed cooked ribs stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Employee removed them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the front line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with maseca ( corn flour) not identified. Employee placed a label.
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.