CUBA LIVES RESTAURANT
4590 W 12 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-28-4High Priority – Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed operator spraying Chlorine sanitizer on wall sanitizer 200+ on spraying bottle. Operator coached employee, employee stopped spraying and diluted chlorine with water, spray bottle (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside warmer unit cooked black beans (122F – Hot Holding); yellow rice (126F – Hot Holding);, according to manager placed 45 minutes prior, employee placed food items inside oven to reheat, second temperature 25 minutes after. yellow rice (167F – Reheating); cooked black beans (169F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under hard sink at ware washing area, hose connected no vacuum breaker breaker. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at ware washing area hand sink used, used as a dump sink, food residue inside inside hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 10
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed trough out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed raw beef trough out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Operator stored food six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on a soiled surface, operator replaced with clean scoop and stored inside ice machine with handle upwards **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop buried inside sugar container, operator stored sugar container with scoop handle upwards. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed yuca and spaghetti containers no covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered food items with lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar area straws no individually wrapped. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:20 AM.
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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.