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MOJITOS CUBAN CUISINE

8000 SW 8TH STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3416818
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8646213
DBPR license2335202

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed throughout kitchen area, about 5+ live flying insects with a few landing on a cutting board where an employee was prepping food. Advised chef to clean and sanitize cutting board. Observed at runners station about 2 live flying insects. Observed at lobby bar area , about 10+ live flying insects flying above open ice bin and landing on counter top/ bar menu. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: At time of callback inspection observed 7 live flying insects in kitchen area of establishment on the ceiling near the ice bin. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler, containers of raw chicken stored over raw beef. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: At time of callback inspection still observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and fish in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used at coffee station area of kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: At time of callback inspection still observed paint brush used at coffee station. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice bin at rear of kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: At time of callback inspection observed ice bin still soiled. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed for reach in cooler across from cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: At time of callback inspection observed cooler not in use with no TCS food. Operator waiting on technician. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards on prep tables across from cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: At time of callback inspection still observed cutting board no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed uncovered cup of water stored on prep table across from cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: At time of callback inspection still observed uncovered cup of water stored on prep. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen soiled with food build up. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed at reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen soiled with food build up. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, trays of marinated meats already cooled, not covered. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: At time of callback inspection still observed trays of marinated meats already cooled,uncovered. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.