CACHITA CUBAN CUSINE CORP
1116 NORMANDY DR, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 7863010264
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food with an expired license from DBPR.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019047243 | Jul 31, 2019 | Oct 22, 2019 | $200 |
| 1--2016059174 | Dec 29, 2016 | Jan 27, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed some dirty items inside the hand sink at the front. Employee moved it immediately.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling throughout the establishment.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw beef on shelf in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop cooked white rice in walk in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touch raw food product and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw chicken, wipe hands on apron and proceed to put away clean containers.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on apron and proceed to put away clean containers with out washing hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and cooked pork more than 24 hours in walk in cooler not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
Dec 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer stored in freezer/prep room missing label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of raw shrimp and bucket of onion stored on floor inside of walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink in freezer/prep room missing hand wash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards inside of walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen.
Sep 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2023. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2023.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil and case of plastic bottles of lime juice stored on floor in storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezers in back storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Jul 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2023. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2023.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handlers training expired as of May 2024. Observed Kendra Castro, Diego Murcia, Paola Restrepo, Yenifer Casanova.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil and case of plastic bottles of lime juice stored on floor in storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezers in back storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Feb 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food at the time of the inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic oil at 65 F at room temperature. As per kitchen manager for 2 hrs, manager moved it to the cooler.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between reach in coolers in the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Employee moved them.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Stored food not covered. Observed cheese tequeños stored in a container without cover inside reach in freezer.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food with an expired license from DBPR.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed missing chart for chlorine test kit.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling in the kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean food containers not inverted on racks. Manager inverted them.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open cup on prep table in the kitchen.Employee moved it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle.
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.