CUBANBUFFET
345 E 49 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of tomatoes at dry storage rack next to dry storage room. Observed 5 dented Cans on dry storage rack. Manager segregated cans to return to vendor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table chicken tenders (114F – Hot Holding) prepared 1 hour ago according to to manager. Employee took chicken tenders try to kitchen to reheat. Second temperature, chicken tenders (168F – Hot Reheating.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with vinegar not labeled at front preparation table, employee labeled bottle properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-5Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwashing sink behind front steam table. **Warning**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container with no handle being used as scoop inside plastic rice container across from back oven. Employee removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted at storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches and bracelets while prepping food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:27 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.