CUBAN GUYS SANDWICHES AND MORE
14685 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay FL 33176 · 7864019426
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Discussed with operator and provided handout.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015040984 | Aug 31, 2015 | Oct 20, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled at prep station and grill drawers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled next to cook line.
Jun 17, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 16, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 15+ live flying insects flying next to hand sink and landing on take out bags and containers behind register at front counter. Observed approximately 10+ live flying insects flying around hand sink and floor drain at front counter entrance, landing on clean cutting board and near blender. Observed 5+ live flying insects flying near floor drain under triple sink and landing on cutting board where raw chicken was being prepared in back prep area. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on napkin dispenser at soda station. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on heat lamp at front counter where take out orders are stored and on top of cookie display box.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade paint brush in use at coffee station. Operator threw away and replaced brush with food grade brush.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 ground beef stored over raw pork on rack inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over mayonnaise inside reach in cooler at prep line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above walk in cooler.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Operator inverted bucket.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn on right side of reach in cooler next to cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to cook line. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croqueta (128F - Hot Holding) as per operator for less than one hour. Operator turned up heat on hot holding cabinet. Checked temperature 15 mins later ham croqueta (140F - Reheating).
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of glass cleaner not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled bottle.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair lid on container of rice.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on top of bottles of soda in back area by walk in cooler. Operator moved soda bottles to other shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler next to cook line
Feb 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Milk (51F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for the prior day. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (51F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for the prior day. Operator discarded.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler running at 50 F.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located near cooking line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located near cooking line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls above three compartments sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink pipe leaking water, located at front counter.
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changed gloves without washing hands, and touch cooked pork at cooking line. Manager coaches employee.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut ham (46F cold holding). As per operator stored in the prep cooler for more than four hours. Observed Juliana fries stored in hotbox at 96F hot holding for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (46F cold holding), As per operator stored in the prep cooler for more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. hot holding unit: Juliana fries (96F hot holding). As per operator fries made earlier morning at 7:00 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Juliana fries stored in hotbox at 96F hot holding for more than 4 hours.
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. Discussed with operator and provided handout.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. Slicer guard soiled.
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. Observed for all employees Discussed with operator and provided form.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with operator and provided printed sign. Operator posted in the front counter area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated chicken breast with no date marked, ketchup and mayonnaise sauce no date marked stored inside of the walk in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage can at women bathroom without cover.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between hand sink and three compartment sink.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. At the front counter area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach freezer fan guard located at back kitchen,walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in clean clear pans containers.
Open dumpster lid.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout restaurant.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking hose in the mop sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Throughout the kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with mayonnaise and oil without labels located at front counter prep area. Observed plastic containers with rice without labels located at back 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.