CUBANBUFFET
345 E 49 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the dish washer scrub and rinse a pot but no sanitizer step. The operator filled the sink with water and chlorine and sanitized the pot. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cheese in a plastic shopping bag in the walk in cooler.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 200plus ppm. Operator diluted solution with water. Final reading, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-08-4Intermediate – Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed cooking pots too large to fit in 3 compartment sink.
Basic 5
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed above the steam tables and preparation tables.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach by the hot water heater. Operator removed roach and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on one of the hood systems.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler shelving soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:57 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.