CUBAN GUYS SANDWICHES & MORE
3174 W 76 ST, Hialeah FL 33014 · 786.507.4494
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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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. Emailed the form to operator, form was printed out and posted during inspection.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented black beans cans on dry storage shelves.
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. Emailed the form to operator, form was printed out and posted during inspection.
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. Errors Balbuena, with one week of being hired. Operator signed the form during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watch while preparing sandwiches for customers. Operator removed it.
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Food stored on floor. Observed raw pork in metal pots on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing inside standing water. Operator placed the food items under cold running water.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Inside reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tequenos (112F - Hot Holding); croquettes (122F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated the food items to 165°F.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above three compartment sink.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towels in quaternary sanitation solution of quaternary 300 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 200 ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the front line, paper towels was replaced during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator properly stored it.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection 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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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink with quaternary sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator redone the 3 compartment sink during inspection, recheck 200 ppm.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over black beans in walk in cooler, raw breaded chicken over sodas for customers. Manager reversed items for proper storage of raw and ready to eat.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked egg in walk in cooler. Alerted manager, manager threw away egg and surrounding eggs.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook crack raw Shell eggs onto flat top grill and continue handling spatulas and prepare sandwich without change of gloves. Coached cook to change gloves when needed after handling raw items.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains in dining area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in cook area above reach in cooler next to stove
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed soup pots and sheet trays in ware wash area not inverted. Coached manager on proper storage, manager inverted dishes.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse but no sanitize bowls. Advised operator the proper steps for three compartment sinks, employee rewashed, rinsed, and set up sanitizer to sanitize bowls.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed chipped plastic container underneath prep table in ware wash area
Food stored on floor. Observed soda cans on floor next to hand sink at cook area and containers of oil on floor next to back exit in ware wash area, boxes of frozen steak on floor in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand wash sink in ware wash area
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of frozen chicken on cart for ambient thawing temp. Advised operator to move to prep sink under running cold water, manager followed instructions.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label. Coached manager and label was posted.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Oct 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 cooked beans (60°F/54°F - Cooling); was cooked from the day before as per operator, located inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ham inside reach in cooler, operator properly stored it.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed julianitas (fried potatoes) (91°F - Hot Holding) located under hot holding lamp, hot holding box julianitas (112°F - Hot Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator. Observed cooked beans (60°F/54°F - Cooling); was cooked from the day before as per operator, located inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes and beef ball (112°F - Hot Holding); tequenos (110°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator increased the equipment temperature. Also observed julianitas (fried potatoes) (91°F - Hot Holding) located under hot holding lamp, hot holding box julianitas (112°F - Hot Holding), for more than 4 hours as per operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken on walk in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled above portable steam table.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation table near to sugar container, operator removed it.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (123°F - Hot Holding); potatoes ball (122°F - Hot Holding) located on the front counter for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.