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 dateDecember 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3334005
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8353263
DBPR license2328584

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#12High 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 pupusa with pork mix (48F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee from the day before. Employee discarded the items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licensed expired 10/1/23. Employee renewed the license at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over onions and tomatoes inside walk in cooler.

#15High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer across prep table. Employee placed the beef under the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pupusa with pork mix (48F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee from the day before. Employee discarded the items. Also bserved inside walk in cooler raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding). As per employee for more than a day. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding). As per employee for more than a day.

#18High 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 at steam table beans (125F – Hot Holding); yuca (126F – Hot Holding); corn tamales (75F – Hot Holding); tomato sauce (117F – Hot Holding). As per employee for an hour and a half. Employee started to reheat the food items. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed big spoon stored inside hand wash sink located next to walk in cooler door. Employee removed the item.

#21Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Employee discarded voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all cold holding units handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed reach in cooler tiles missing at the entrance.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored throughout kitchen floor.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

#8Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

#9Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters over grill and fryer area. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed hand sink in kitchen soiled. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic36-27-5

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

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.