ISLAS CANARIAS CUBAN EXPRESS
7535 N KENDALL DR FC 1410 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored over croquettes at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the ground beef to the bottom part of the reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken croquettes (55 F – Cold Holding); ham croquettes (50 F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator the products are in and out to the walk in cooler. **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 beans (125 F – Hot Holding) at warmer. As per operator for about three hours. Operator moved the beans to the stove to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-03-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed ham croquettes (122-118F – Reheating) . Operator sent the products to be reheated to 135°F. The products were reheated final temperature: ham croquettes (156-160 F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary + 400 ppm) at spray bottles. Operator added water to get 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink with food residue at preparation area. **Warning**
52-01-4Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed gluten free croquettes offered at the establishment. The operator could not prove that they are gluten-free. **Admin Complaint**
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/ Observed five employees no Certificate Food Manager on duty. **Warning**
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. Observed five new employees no proof of food employees reporting agreement. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
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 desert rice with milk not properly date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours. Operator date marked the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed rice containers stored under/next to hand wash sink. Operator moved the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor. Operator moved the oil containers to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers no identify by common name. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:12 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.