A LO CUBANO TROPICAL
4799 PALM AVE, Hialeah FL 33012
Last inspected Jul 25, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna (60F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler, according to manager open 2 hours ago, Manager put tuna container inside reach in freezer for rapid chill.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing door at employees bathroom.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef container, cooked pork container raw beef container inside reach in cooler 3 doors no date labeled, according to cook prepared two days ago. Employee labeled food containers with preparation dates.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing door at employees bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed on beverage cooler at front area rice puddings and flans prepared on site yesterday afternoon, for customer self service, no labeled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside reach in cooler used to stored raw chicken.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs stored in hand wash sink hanging from splash guard.
Food stored on floor. Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with condensed milk stored on the floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with fruit pulp stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training available for any employees.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 'em washing equipment in the incorrect order. Explained employee the correct order to set up 3 com sink, wash, rinse and sanitize.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with fruit pulp stored on the floor inside walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at prep area. Employee removed knife's
Light not functioning. Observed inside walk in freezer light no function
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna (60F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler, according to manager open 2 hours ago, Manager put tuna container inside reach in freezer for rapid chill.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed tomato sauce inside reach in cooler opened two days ago no date labeled. Manager labeled food container.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup with water on top of preparation table at kitchen, manager discarded cup with water.
wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of preparation table.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.