Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited four times.
Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe's latest score of 50 falls below the Pompano Beach average of 78. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Cooked potato (106F - Hot Holding) on grill at cook line. Cooked less than one hour ago per operator. Operator turned up heat and began reheating to 165F at the time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed approximately three live roaches in castor wheels and on floor under food prep table next to large oven in kitchen. 2. Observed approximately seven live roaches in castor wheels and on floor underneath large oven in kitchen. 3. Observed one live roach on wall behind large oven in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils at the cook line without washing hands in kitchen. **Warning**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloths properly solution and wiping cloth stored in basin of hand sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Observed one dead roach in cleaned bowl stored at cleaned utensils rack in kitchen. 2. Observed one dead roach on cleaned plate stored at cleaned utensil rack at cookline in kitchen. 3. One dead roach observed on floor behind large oven in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee purse stored on food prep table next to slicer in kitchen. 2. Employee cell phone observed stored on food slicer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Walk in freezer door gasket torn and hanging. 2. Large chest freezer door not attached to unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Observed box of red peppers stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Observed clean utensils stored on cleaned utensils rack at cook line soiled with food debris. Operator removed and started to re wash at the time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-06-4
35
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Oct 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed large hole and rust on bottom shelf of prep table next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in wall next to hand sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
90
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall next to hand sink at cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall next to hand sink at cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed rust and hole on bottom shelf of food prep table next to triple sink in ware wash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed rust and hole on bottom shelf of food prep table next to triple sink in ware wash area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Oct 21, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed trays of raw shell eggs stored over box of limes in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Observed one live small flying insect resting on shopping cart in warewash area. 2. Observed three live small flying insects resting on prep tables and flying in prep area. 3.. Observed one live small flying insect flying around cookline in kitchen. 4. Observed one live small flying insect resting on window blinds at front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw fish stored over ready to eat sauces in soufflé cups at reach in cooler next to cook line in kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scouring sponge and container in basin of hand sink at cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed rust and hole on bottom shelf of food prep table next to triple sink in ware wash area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of sausage and case of beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall next to hand sink at cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Two lights not functioning at hood above cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old blu label on container stored clean on cleaned utensil rack in ware wash area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth store next to hand sink faucet in kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate with no handles stored in container of cooked potatoes in reach in cooler next to cook line in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
32
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean utensils without handwashing. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then dried hands on soiled wet wiping cloth. **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Raw steak, it in original packaged stored over cheese pastry in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized. 2. Raw fish stored over sauce cups in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee bag stored in handwash sink basin by front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen and by front counter. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table by cookline. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On pot stored on clean utensil rack in the warehouse wash area. Operator removed pot from rack and placed at triple sink to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in the kitchen with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Ham and pulp in the walk in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee personal lunch stored with cleaned utensils on utensils rack in the kitchen. 2. Employee book bag and purse stored on food prep table next to cleaned food equipment and utensils in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl used in bagged dry rice in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the door of ice machine in warehouse wash area. **Warning**
22-20-5
30
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked ham in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Two dented cans of Chefs quality, tomato sauce. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the hand sink opposite the cookline. Operator refilled dispenser with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the cookline. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink on food prep table next to food slicer in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on food prep table next to food slicer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of bread on the floor in the walk in freezer. Boxed peppers stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe.
How does Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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