CUBA CAFE
1100 COLLINS AVE STE CU5, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-967-0735
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2021.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at prep area Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), manager diluted solution with a final reading of 50ppm.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Anjely, Mariana both employed more than sixty days with no proof food handler training.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone left on counter top slicer at prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf over triple sink, metal bowls, and metal containers, wet nesting.
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Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape over work station at cook line where food is prepared. Manager removed stick tape during inspection.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter inside RIC by kitchen entran
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (97F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per cook for approximately 1 hour prior.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter inside RIC by kitchen entrance.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside RIC by end of kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (122F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (97F - Hot Holding) at steam table front line, as per manager for approximately 1 hour prior.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers uncooked eggs with no consumer advisory, provided to manager and posted at dining area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter equipment added and a reach in cooler added located across 3 compartment sink without plans.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table across 3 compartment sink.
Jul 22, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside handsink at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed fridge door in disrepair at kitchen.
Jul 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerator door in disrepair at kitchen.
Apr 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tomatoes at refrigerator at kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coconut inside hand washing sink at kitchen. Coconut was removed.
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 food handler certificates expired for Gladys, Ana, and Ximena.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerator door in disrepair at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out bags stored on floor at front counter.
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerator door in disrepair at kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out bags stored on floor at front counter.
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2021.
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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement form.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not stored upturned at preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerator door in disrepair at kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out bags stored on floor at front counter.
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.