CUBAN RESTAURANT
1443 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over fish and plantains in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the items to the correct shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
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. Form provided. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. The bartender cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food particles in the sink. The chef cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Form provided and signed by employees on duty. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in the storage room.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved it.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used on top of acutting board.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed the hand washing sink soiled.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole fish in a bucket of standing water. The chef turned on the water. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:53 PM.
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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.