MARY'S CUBAN CAFE
808 SE 8TH STREET · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef empanada (116F – Hot Holding); Chicken empanada (114F – Hot Holding) inside hot holding unit at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator increased the temperature of the unit during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided and printed to operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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 food manager certificate expired 02/24/2025 for Maribel Oriol. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bottle of degreaser stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator provided paper towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside coffee machine at front counter.
Basic 15
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed one grooved cutting board on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed operator's key stored on top of shelf above preparation table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed rice container stored on the floor next to steam table at kitchen area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at front counter.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen area.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided and printed to operator during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at men's and women's bathroom and front counter hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright inside metal container on top of preparation table next to slicer machine at kitchen area.
36-04-5Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed at preparation area.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease accumulation all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified on shelf above preparation table at kitchen area. Operator identified during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:15 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
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.