CUBAN CAJITA
1405 SW 107TH AVE, Miami FL 33174 · 786.768.0631
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 Live, small flying insects flying at kitchen.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 Live, small flying insects flying at kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over smoked pork. Operator removed the beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); smoked pork (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to entrance. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator moved products to freezer for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed trays inside hand sink. Operator removed the trays. Observed employee washing dishes inside hand sink. Coached employee on proper use of hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice and container with beans stored on floor under hand sink. Observed crate with peppers stored on floor under service window.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed hood heavily soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket inside hand sink. Employee removed the bucket.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed onions and veggies stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service stored on floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork 41F thawing at room temperature under grill. As per employee for approximately 3 hrs. Employee started the food preparation.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4888 NW 183 ST STE 214, Miami Gardens — this licence has since moved.
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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 operator with form to print.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu item Parrillada LaCubana, churrasco meat, not identified with asterisk.
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 operator with form. Operator reviewed and signed form with employee during inspection.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go plates not inverted on top shelf. Operator inverted during inspection.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 4888 NW 183 ST STE 214, Miami Gardens — this licence has since moved.
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