ALMA CUBANA
650 OCEAN DR · 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-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw calamari over Ropa vieja at walk in cooler. Chef relocated items. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
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.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed breakfast menu with the following food not identified as raw; steak and eggs, eggs Benedict bale, and Cuban breakfast.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink next to exit door.
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.
02D-02-4Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers with black beans and white rice not labeled by dry storage area.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spaghetti at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chef placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing near the walk in cooler.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored above preparation table across cook line not inverted.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with lime juice not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage room.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled near the cook line.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout all reach in coolers at kitchen.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout preparation table by cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.