Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA SORPRESA CUBANA

609 SW 57 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3350702
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8369962
DBPR license2317851

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed refresh tears inside refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

#12Intermediate11-27-4

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.

#13Intermediate05-07-4

Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

#14Intermediate05-10-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

Basic 9

#1Basic16-07-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All kitchen coolers throughout.

#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen coolers throughout.

#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers.

#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food spill throughout kitchen area.

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.