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BELLA CUBA RESTAURANT

1659 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-672-7466

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 1 visit since April 2026

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338744
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Inspection history

1 visit, newest first

Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for guava and cheese pastries at front counter. Discussed with manager and provided written procedures via email.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezer at back preparation area.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic bowl stored in container of sugar at back preparation area. Owner removed item.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 92F at cook line. Employee removed container to clean and sanitize.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean plastic container on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Owner removed labels. Observed old date label on container of chicken stock at walk in cooler.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →

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