HOMESTEAD, Miami-Dade County

MARISCOS NAYARIT

30360 OLD DIXIE HWY, HOMESTEAD, FL 33033

FoodSeating
Latest violations
27
7 High Priority
Feb 12, 2026
City
HOMESTEAD
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 6Basic: 14Total: 27

41-07-4

Detail 24369445

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine on shelves above reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-12-5

Detail 24369444

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

08A-14-5

Detail 24369450

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed cooked beef steak stored next to raw beef steak on shelves at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24369438

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored above cooked chicken on shelves at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-09-4

Detail 24369439

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee engaging food preparation and changing tasks without changing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures.

03A-02-5

Detail 24369441

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seafood mix (45F - Cold Holding) at cook line,as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee add ice cubes during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24369437

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (123F - Hot Holding) on steam table at cook line, as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat rice. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 24369443

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24369458

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Employee moved to dishwashing area. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24369462

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning oysters on hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed all food items during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 24369442

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen area.

02A-01-5

Detail 24369449

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided form to operator.

02C-02-5

Detail 24369452

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lobster, cooked beef steak stored next and cooked chicken at walk in cooler not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24369436

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 24369446

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on tomatillo sauce in reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24369459

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 24369454

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation area.

08B-49-4

Detail 24369456

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24369461

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phones on shelves above reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed all items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24369451

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation without a hair restraint at kitchen area.

35B-01-4

Detail 24369447

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.

36-01-4

Detail 24369453

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 24369440

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor next to ice machine, employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 24369457

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored a cooking oil container next to ice machine. Operator moved ice scoop to dishwashing area. Corrective Action Taken

10-17-4

Detail 24369448

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24369460

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line.

21-12-4

Detail 24369455

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloths not on sanitizer solution bucket at front bar and at kitchen area.

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24249428

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable cutter solid with food debris at kitchen area. Also observed soiled can opener blade, operator moved to dishwashing area. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Still observed soiled can opener blade. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24249425

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reach in. Observed at cook line by walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Still observed. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24249427

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Still observed. Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 24249426

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at cook line (right side). - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Still observed. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24249424

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on all units throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Still observed. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24249429

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Still observed. Time Extended

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 10Basic: 13Total: 29

12A-07-5

Detail 24022704

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.

01D-01-5

Detail 24022706

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment is offering raw swai ceviche.

08A-05-6

Detail 24022697

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked shrimp on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24022685

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw steak stored on same tray on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 24022696

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade tomato sauce (41F - Cold Holding) dated on 08/23 on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24022690

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed homemade tomato sauce (41F - Cold Holding) dated on 08/23 on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection.

11-27-4

Detail 24022693

Intermediate - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 24022688

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable cutter solid with food debris at kitchen area. Also observed soiled can opener blade, operator moved to dishwashing area. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24022699

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges and wiping cloths inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 24022682

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

31B-03-4

Detail 24022695

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, operator restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01C-01-4

Detail 24022703

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed raw oysters container without a tag, operator segregated raw oysters to be discarded. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 24022689

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen area.

02A-01-5

Detail 24022691

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

02C-02-5

Detail 24022701

Intermediate - 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 cooked beans not date marked on rack at walk in cooler. As per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 24022705

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for Isaac Vasquez and Evelin Vazquez.

16-03-4

Detail 24022692

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-15-4

Detail 24022686

Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Observed at 3 compartment sink.

14-11-5

Detail 24022684

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reach in. Observed at cook line by walk in cooler.

35B-01-4

Detail 24022681

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.

36-01-4

Detail 24022698

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.

10-20-4

Detail 24022678

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.

10-01-5

Detail 24022683

Basic - 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 sugar and flour containers across ice machine. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 24022700

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at cook line (right side).

23-03-4

Detail 24022679

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on all units throughout kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 24022687

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler.

08B-12-5

Detail 24022680

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans, cooked octopus and cooked homemade salsas not covered on shelves at walk in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 24022694

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 24022702

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23565910

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled white cutting board at kitchen area.

14-01-5

Detail 23565907

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe on rice white bin container at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23565908

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

08B-12-5

Detail 23565909

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe cooked pork and cooked pasta containers not covered on shelves at walk in cooler, operator covered food during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 23233142

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23233141

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Time Extended

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 9Basic: 14Total: 27

41-05-4

Detail 22991150

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray bottle in shelves at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22991162

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked black beans on shelves inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22991146

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish on shelves at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22991163

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (123F - Hot Holding); beans (132F - Hot Holding); on steam table, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat food. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22991142

Intermediate - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 22991149

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.

31A-11-4

Detail 22991160

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw shrimp stored inside HWS in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 22991144

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

16-37-1

Detail 22991155

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

05-08-4

Detail 22991148

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

11-26-1

Detail 22991154

Intermediate - 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.

31B-03-4

Detail 22991156

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 22991152

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

14-01-5

Detail 22991161

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22991153

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed some missing ceiling tiles at kitchen area.

36-32-5

Detail 22991147

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area.

24-26-4

Detail 22991143

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed plastic food containers at kitchen area.

35B-01-4

Detail 22991141

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.

10-12-5

Detail 22991164

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of ice machine.

10-20-4

Detail 22991151

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-07-4

Detail 22991159

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 89° next to steam table. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22991165

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 22991157

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in units at kitchen area.

08B-12-5

Detail 22991158

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork container not covered inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22991166

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (frozen) inside HWS at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 22991145

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22991140

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and vinegar bottles not labeled with common names at cook line.

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22678638

Intermediate - 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 form during inspection,

16-37-1

Detail 22678639

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

31B-02-4

Detail 22678635

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Employee restocked. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 22678640

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles at kitchen area.

50-09-4

Detail 22678636

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35B-01-4

Detail 22678637

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Jul 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 22105778

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at kitchen area.

35B-01-4

Detail 22105779

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-22-4

Detail 22105777

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor with standing water under reach in cooler located in front of the grill.