CUBAN GUYS SANDWICHES & MORE
8229 W FLAGLER STREET, Miami FL 33126 · 786-401-9426
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed clean kitchen pots stored on rustic shelving in the dry storage room.
Food stored on floor. Observed aluminum pots containing cut pork stored on the floor in the preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it correctly.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor near the three compartments sink. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the dump sink and the 3 compartment sink. During the inspection employee removed items.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed red sanitizer bucket stored inside the hand sink, located at front counter. During the inspection employee removed it.
In-use tongs stored on fryer handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed item and placed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked pork. Operator changed order for proper separation.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.observed bottled sauces with no date when it was open.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed knife magnet with rust.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue spray at bar area not labeled with name. Operator labeled spray.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked door of reach in cooler at sandwich station.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed paper towel dispenser soiled at hand sink at kitchen entrance.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed hamburger being thawed in sink Ambient. Operator placed meat in walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete on floor of bar area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in freezer and cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar next to steam table not labeled. Operator labeled container at time of callback.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn, located at cooking line:
Walk-in cooler/ freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. I coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack open egg then proceeded to touch raw meat and cook.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled on prep table beside steam table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed packages tres leches not labeled stored in reach in cooler at the front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles with bleach and sanitizer not labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted located on shelf beside walk in freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone on meat slicer. Manager removed phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with plastic jugs of mojo marinade and sour Orange marinade on floor near office.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to dry. Manager hung mop to dry properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 7 squeeze bottles with no label on indicate product located on the kitchen line and prep station.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over onions at walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting boards stored at hand wash sink at rear of restaurant. Manager removed cutting boards.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with out handle in rice container. Manager removed scoop.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum at ware washing area. Manager instructed employee to discard it and employee discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cup of coffee in preparation table. Employee removed cup of coffee.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of bread stored on floor at kitchen. Employee removed read and placed it on storage shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in cooler at rear end.
Open dumpster lid. Manger closed dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic take out plates not inverted at front counter. Employee inverted plates.
Stored food not covered. Observed tequenos, potato balls not covered in reach in freezer under steam table.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed both walk in cooler and freezer shelves rusted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop boy hanging to dry at mop sink area. Manager hung mops to dry properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored solution throughout establishment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white rice without label. Manager placed label on container.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over onions at walk in cooler. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting boards stored at hand wash sink at rear of restaurant. Manager removed cutting boards. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with out handle in rice container. Manager removed scoop. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum at ware washing area. Manager instructed employee to discard it and employee discarded. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cup of coffee in preparation table. Employee removed cup of coffee. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed box of bread stored on floor at kitchen. Employee removed read and placed it on storage shelf. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in cooler at rear end. Priority: Basic
Observed: Open dumpster lid. Manger closed dumpster lid.
Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic take out plates not inverted at front counter. Employee inverted plates. Priority: Basic
Observed: Stored food not covered. Observed tequenos, potato balls not covered in reach in freezer under steam table. Priority: Basic
Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed both walk in cooler and freezer shelves rusted. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop boy hanging to dry at mop sink area. Manager hung mops to dry properly. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored solution throughout establishment. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white rice without label. Manager placed label on container. Priority: Basic
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.