CABANAS 2
435 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33130 · 305.226.6751
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licensed expired 10/1/23. Employee renewed the license at the time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside nonfood graded bag.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of beef inside walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler next to walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some tiles in disrepair inside kitchen area.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout all reach in cooler and walk in cooler in establishment.
Observed Accumulation of dust on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease at the wall behind three compartment sink.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Front counter: bread stored inside thank you bags. Discussed with the operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above sour cream. Discussed with the operator and provided the hand out for proper storage of food.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. DOB issuing for Erika, Yadia, Evelyn.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On the flip top reach in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed TAMALES (56F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per operator made the day prior.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed GRATED CHEESE (56F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per operator made the day prior. Observed TAMALES (56F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per operator made the day prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed GRATED CHEESE (56F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per operator made the day prior.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at reach in cooler across from flattop rusted.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup inside dishwasher at ware washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at steam table with deep grooves and not easily cleaned.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler at cook line not separate from ready to eat items. Employee removed personal food and stored properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen to at kitchen exit gap on the bottom and left side of screen door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gastric at reach in cooler across from steam table spoiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw steak, raw chicken at reach in cooler across from flattop griddle not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice and flour at prep area not labeled.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over chicken soup inside walk in cooler, operator rearranged.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups inside handwashing sink at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, ground beef and yuca inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside white rice at steam table.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over fish inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by steam table, as per operator placed inside reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour prior. Advised operator to place ziplock with ice for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored inside hand washing sink at kitchen by walk in cooler, operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked red beans stored inside walk in cooler with no date marking, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top reach in cooler and at steam table area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing in front of walk in cooler entrance.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor at cook line by steam table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in cooler by dishwasher machine.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over bean pupusa mix, raw eggs over carrots. Items rearranged at time of inspection. Provided flyer on safe refrigerator storage to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris Inside of grinder. Food debris in crevices of slicer, and grease/residue build up behind blade. Employee began cleaning items at time of inspection. Food debris built up on peelers on top of make table by dish machine.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of CFM for manager at time of inspection Amy Gallegos.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upright 2 door freezer handles. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line make table, and on steam table.
Exterior back door to kitchen has a gap at the threshold and on sides that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On floor inside walk-in cooler, and in front of cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind front counter. Scoop removed at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in top interior soiled.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pupusa with pork mix (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee from the day before. Employee discarded the items.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licensed expired 10/1/23. Employee renewed the license at the time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over onions and tomatoes inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer across prep table. Employee placed the beef under the chicken.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pupusa with pork mix (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee from the day before. Employee discarded the items. Also bserved inside walk in cooler raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). As per employee for more than a day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). As per employee for more than a day.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table beans (125F - Hot Holding); yuca (126F - Hot Holding); corn tamales (75F - Hot Holding); tomato sauce (117F - Hot Holding). As per employee for an hour and a half. Employee started to reheat the food items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed big spoon stored inside hand wash sink located next to walk in cooler door. Employee removed the item.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Employee discarded voluntarily.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all cold holding units handles soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed reach in cooler tiles missing at the entrance.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored throughout kitchen floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters over grill and fryer area. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed hand sink in kitchen soiled. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
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.