Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CABANAS 2

435 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3614833
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10904267
DBPR license2328584

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed TAMALES (56F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per operator made the day prior.

#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed GRATED CHEESE (56F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per operator made the day prior. Observed TAMALES (56F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per operator made the day prior.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03D-07-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed GRATED CHEESE (56F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per operator made the day prior.

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at reach in cooler across from flattop rusted.

Basic 7

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup inside dishwasher at ware washing area.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at steam table with deep grooves and not easily cleaned.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler at cook line not separate from ready to eat items. Employee removed personal food and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen to at kitchen exit gap on the bottom and left side of screen door.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gastric at reach in cooler across from steam table spoiled.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw steak, raw chicken at reach in cooler across from flattop griddle not covered.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice and flour at prep area not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.