Malanga Cuban Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
21
Score
Malanga Cuban Cafe, located at 12257 S Dixie Hwy in Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 30, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 21, with 3 critical, 7 major, and 8 minor violations noted. The facility has a historical pattern of mostly high-risk inspections across its 12 scored evaluations.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
7
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
21
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
21
Sep 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Sep 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 20 minor violations.
9
Feb 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
41
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
47
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
47
Violations — Mar 30, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in back storage closet. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in back storage closet. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in back storage closet. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor in back of kitchen. As per operator, shelves were ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector printed for operator.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen. Observed at front counter. Observed in restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in bucket; not in use. **Warning**
42-01-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with just water at front counter kitchen sink. Inspector stepped in and had employee wash hands with soap and water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals on same rack as oil and single service items. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under triple sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector printed for operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers in hand sink in kitchen. Items were removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen. Observed at front counter. Chef brought paper towels to front counter hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed current plans not matching layout in establishment at time of inspection. Inspector provided handout for operator to draw out and submit new plans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen. Observed at front counter. Chef brought soap over to front counter hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sandwiches at front counter under time; no written plan. Inspector provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory in establishment, meats offered undercooked. Inspector printed advisory for operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
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