Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CAJIO'S CUBAN CUISINE

20505 S DIXIE HWY STE 1851 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33189

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3574777
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10739959
DBPR license2326917

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed yuca fries at reach in freezer stored in to go bag. Observed raw meat stored in to go bags at walk in cooler

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed BREAD PUDDING (60F – Cold Holding). Employee placed in freezer for rapid cooling. Final temperature 41F.

#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table TAMALE (120F). Employee reheated product to a temperature of 175F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bottle in handwashing sink at cook line. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted and pitted.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed tiles throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleaned.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. Employee separated containers to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored behind preparation table. Employee removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in restrooms.

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed food uncovered at walk in cooler. Employee covered food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.