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CUBAN GUYS SANDWICHES AND MORE

14685 S DIXIE HWY · PALMETTO BAY · Dade County · FL 33176

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 12, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3330361
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8349618
DBPR license2331481

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#15High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changed gloves without washing hands, and touch cooked pork at cooking line. Manager coaches employee.

#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut ham (46F cold holding). As per operator stored in the prep cooler for more than four hours. Observed Juliana fries stored in hotbox at 96F hot holding for more than 4 hours.

Stop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (46F cold holding), As per operator stored in the prep cooler for more than four hours.

#18High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. hot holding unit: Juliana fries (96F hot holding). As per operator fries made earlier morning at 7:00 am.

#19High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Juliana fries stored in hotbox at 96F hot holding for more than 4 hours.

Intermediate 5

#20Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Discussed with operator and provided handout. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. Slicer guard soiled.

#22Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed for all employees Discussed with operator and provided form.

#23Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with operator and provided printed sign. Operator posted in the front counter area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#24Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated chicken breast with no date marked, ketchup and mayonnaise sauce no date marked stored inside of the walk in cooler.

Basic 14

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage can at women bathroom without cover.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.

#3Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine.

#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between hand sink and three compartment sink.

#5Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. At the front counter area.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach freezer fan guard located at back kitchen,walk in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in clean clear pans containers.

#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#9Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Kitchen area.

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout restaurant. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking hose in the mop sink.

#12Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Throughout the kitchen area.

#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with mayonnaise and oil without labels located at front counter prep area. Observed plastic containers with rice without labels located at back kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 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 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.