Cuba Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
61
Score
Cuba Cafe, located at 1100 Collins Ave Ste Cu5 in Miami Beach, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 23, 2026. This inspection identified three critical and one minor violation. While the establishment has a history of mostly low-risk inspections, the most recent report noted issues including improper storage of wet wiping cloths, inadequate handwashing, and the cross-contamination of raw animal food over ready-to-eat items.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (97F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per cook for approximately 1 hour prior. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter inside RIC by kitchen entran **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
61
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside RIC by end of kitchen.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter inside RIC by kitchen entrance.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (122F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (97F - Hot Holding) at steam table front line, as per manager for approximately 1 hour prior.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers uncooked eggs with no consumer advisory, provided to manager and posted at dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
50
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter equipment added and a reach in cooler added located across 3 compartment sink without plans.
51-16-7
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table across 3 compartment sink.
21-12-4
86
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tomatoes at refrigerator at kitchen. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coconut inside hand washing sink at kitchen. Coconut was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 food handler certificates expired for Gladys, Ana, and Ximena. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerator door in disrepair at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in gaskets soiled at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out bags stored on floor at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
61
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out bags stored on floor at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed single service carry out bags stored on floor at front counter. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerator door in disrepair at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed refrigerator door in disrepair at kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2021. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement form. **Warning**
11-26-1
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 manager with cleanup procedures via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out bags stored on floor at front counter. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not stored upturned at preparation area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerator door in disrepair at kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
58
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board solid at the front counter area.
22-02-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container at the front counter with sugar.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oranges on the floor at the front counter area.
08B-38-4
58
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 a knife handle touching raw turmeric in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
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