CABANA CAFE
5685 ALTON RD, Miami Beach FL 33140
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food with an expired license since 10/1/23.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing backflow preventer at the splitter that was added to the mop sink.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quat sanitizer test kit expired since 11/2025.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed some ice build up in the small reach in freezer located at the front area.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidence of food leftover inside the hand sink located by the warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed 4 2oz containers of butter at room temperature under time control procedure without time mark. As per employee the butter was placed under time control 1 hr ago. Employees marked the butter tray.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged frozen tuna thawing under refrigeration inside the sealed bag. Employee opened the bag immediately and was explained about the risk of the process.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while working with food.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( some of the coolers underneath the service window, front and back ).
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from a faucet at the hand sink located at the ware washing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on counter. Employee moved it immediately.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product in plastic spray bottle without label. Bottle was labeled immediately.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing ambient thermometer in reach in cooler located at the end of the back line. Person in charge placed one thermometer inside.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes and then, touching clean dishes without washing his hands in between.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter kept at room temperature of 74 F at the front bar ( less than 4 hrs). Person in charge decided to use Time as Public Health Control. Procedure was provided and filled it out.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets. Employees removed them.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towels underneath cutting boards. Employee removed them.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen tuna thawing inside standing water. Person in charge discarded the water and placed the tuna inside the reach in cooler.
Nov 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched the ready to eat cut tomato with bare hands. Employee discarded the food and washed her hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food with an expired license since 10/1/23.
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. Information was provided.
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/ Missing certified manager while conducting the inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored with food contact surface up.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employee unisex restroom with uncovered trash container.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop left on the top side of the ice machine, Employee washed it immediately.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils stored inside water ( water temp 73 F). Employee discarded the water immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler fan with mold like substance. Equipment located at the bar.
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