MAYITA
14 AVENIDA MENENDEZ, Saint Augustine FL 32084
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
FEB 24
APR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 7 live roaches above hand washing station near triple sink in and around calendar on wall Observed approximately 3 roaches crawling on electrical conduit on wall in kitchen above exit sign. Observed approximately 42 roaches behind workers comp poster on wall in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef being thawed in water bath with raw chicken. Person in charge stated chicken and beef is being cooked to a minimum of 165F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (67F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding) in standing water in triple sink for less than four hours per person in charge.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by containers and steel scrubby. Person in charge removed items blocking hand washing station.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of current food manager training onsite at establishment. Person in charge has taken the test and is waiting for online test.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station near triple sink. Person in charge is awaiting order delivery for more paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans made previous day missing date mark. Discussed with employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed triple sink: beef (67F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding) mixed in same standing water in triple sink. Discussed with person in charge. Beef and chicken both being cooked today over 165F per person in charge.
Apr 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of food manager certification present.
Apr 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 7 live roaches above hand washing station near triple sink in and around calendar on wall Observed approximately 3 roaches crawling on electrical conduit on wall in kitchen above exit sign. Observed approximately 42 roaches behind workers comp poster on wall in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 Lamb leg, Lamb roast, 2 bags of Beef chunks (64F - Cold Holding) left under prep table to thaw overnight per person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 Lamb leg, Lamb roast, 2 bags of Beef chunks (64F - Cold Holding) left under prep table to thaw overnight per person in charge. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at front counter blocked by cups.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of food manager certification present.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerator gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler, refrigerator, freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 milk and half n half opened Friday per person in charge no date marked. Person in charge added date mark.
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Person in charge found written procedures by end of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers and refrigerators soiled with debris. Observed black/green mold like substance on AC vents in kitchen.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable order from AC in kitchen.
Jun 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed no proof of food employee training on-site.
Apr 24, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 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 roasted potato in steamer well for less than 1 hr per person in charge (80F - Hot Holding). Person in charge placed potatoes in oven to reheat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen equipment inside hand washing station sick on cook line. Person in charge removed equipment from sink.
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. Observed no proof of food employee training on-site.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and rice made on Monday per person in charge not date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish in ziplock bag being thawed on prep table. Discussed with person in charge.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm), person in charge refilled bucket to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm).
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed glasses being washed at bar in two compartment sink with no available triple sink or dish washer and not being sanitized. Discussed with person in charge. Glasses brought to kitchen to be sanitized.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sliced beef above cooked shrimp in reach in cooler. Person in charge rearranged placed raw on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pancake mix (68F - Cold Holding) on top of flip-top cooler for 1 hr per person in charge. Person in charge placed on time control.
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed menu has undercooked egg sandwiches without a consumer advisory. Provided person in charge consumer advisory and they hung it up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop sink. Person in charge inverted mop.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on small reach in cooler stained with old food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Provided poster to person in charge.
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