Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LAS VEGAS CUBAN CUISINE

11500 NW 41 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33178

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3578066
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10754346
DBPR license2331171

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over tomatoes at walk-in cooler. Product was correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib with no vacuum breaker next to three compartment sink.

Intermediate 7

#15Intermediate53B-16-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee at cook line not knowing the minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached employee on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Miriam Vilarino certification expired on 02.27.2025.

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener near walk-in cooler soiled.

#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink near mop sink blocked by backs of onions. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed approximately 6+ food employees engaged in food preparation such as cutting raw beef, grilling steak, scooping ice and plating food with no certified food manager present.

#20Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training certificates missing certification number and certified food manager signature and training expiration is incorrect, should be three years from training not two.

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop rice at cook line. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting board grooved at preparation area.

#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation at cook line while wearing watch. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door across from cooked products walk-in unit.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door, door frame, and on floor next to door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at bar reach-in cooler near entrance. Coached manager on correct procedure.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gasket soiled at vegetable and cooked products unit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Bsrrved butter and peeled plantains not covered at walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind three compartment sink and dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed across kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
4 observation(s)

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