EL SANTO COSANOSTRA CIAO HAVANA EL CUBAN DINER
1620 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33135 · 786-360-6019
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-2023 pay on 11-28-23 Confirmation 237333083 paid 344.00
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $3,100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018010097 | Feb 12, 2018 | May 10, 2018 | $1,600 |
| 1--2017041282 | Aug 9, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 | $500 |
| 1--2016010032 | Jan 21, 2016 | May 12, 2016 | $600 |
| 1--2015014743 | Mar 24, 2015 | Apr 17, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added a pizza area in the additional dining area with a pizza oven, prep table, pizza reach in cooler with toppings, 1 stand up reach in cooler, 1 reach in cooler (salad station), 1 handwashing sink and a chest reach in freezer. Discussed with the operator and provided the operator with the plan review referral.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most cutting boards
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Walk in cooler: cooked rice with black beans (56-60F - Cooling). As per operator, cooked the night before and stored inside the walk in cooler overnight.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen: containers stored inside the hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area.
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added a pizza area in the additional dining area with a pizza oven, prep table, pizza reach in cooler with toppings, 1 stand up reach in cooler, 1 reach in cooler (salad station), 1 handwashing sink and a chest reach in freezer. Discussed with the operator and provided the operator with the plan review referral.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most cutting boards
Oct 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and soda nozzles (front and back bar)
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added a pizza area in the additional dining area with a pizza oven, prep table, pizza reach in cooler with toppings, 1 stand up reach in cooler, 1 reach in cooler (salad station), 1 handwashing sink and a chest reach in freezer. Discussed with the operator and provided the operator with the plan review referral.
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw beef stored above whole carrots Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and soda nozzles (front and back bar)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the ware wash area and the bar.
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added a pizza area in the additional dining area with a pizza oven, prep table, pizza reach in cooler with toppings, 1 stand up reach in cooler, 1 reach in cooler (salad station), 1 handwashing sink and a chest reach in freezer. Discussed with the operator and provided the operator with the plan review referral.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Ware wash area: clean pans on a shelf, wet nesting.
Apr 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed establishment added a pizza area in the additional dining area with a pizza oven, prep table, pizza reach in cooler with toppings, 1 stand up reach in cooler, 1 reach in cooler (salad station), 1 handwashing sink and a chest reach in freezer. Discussed with the operator and provided the operator with the plan review referral.
Feb 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with the operator and encouraged the operator to pay during the inspection.
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed establishment added a pizza area in the additional dining area with a pizza oven, prep table, pizza reach in cooler with toppings, 1 stand up reach in cooler, 1 reach in cooler (salad station), 1 handwashing sink and a chest reach in freezer. Discussed with the operator and provided the operator with the plan review referral.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at the front counter, bar area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ware wash area: clean pans on a shelf wet-nesting.
Dec 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: 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/planreview/. Observed establishment added a pizza area in the additional dining area with a pizza oven, prep table, pizza reach in cooler with toppings, 1 stand up reach in cooler, 1 reach in cooler (salad station), 1 handwashing sink and a chest reach in freezer. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Both bars. Priority: Basic
Sep 30, 2024Insp. Completed - Warning Given, PendingRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw beef stored above ham Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sods guns nozzles at both bars soiled. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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/planreview/. Observed establishment added a pizza area in the additional dining area with a pizza oven, prep table, pizza reach in cooler with toppings, 1 stand up reach in cooler, 1 reach in cooler (salad station), 1 handwashing sink and a chest reach in freezer. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Both bars. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice bucket stored on floor between uses in the large bar area. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Priority: Basic
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. New pizza station. Priority: Basic
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Walk in cooler: raw beef stored above bottles of water. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in cooler: aioli sauce dated 3/7 and chici sauce 3/10, as per operator, prepared in-house.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee in the kitchen plating food with soiled gloves touching the heated cabinet, clean tongs, walk in cooler door handle and the plating food. Discussed with employee on handwashing and changing of gloves. Employee washed removed the soiled gloves and washed hands properly. Employee put on new clean gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee in the kitchen plating food with soiled gloves touching the heated cabinet, clean tongs, walk in cooler door handle and the plating food. Discussed with employee on hand washing and changing of gloves between task. Employee washed removed the soiled gloves and washed hands properly. Employee put on new clean gloves
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, green.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the back prep area.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets stored on the floor at the front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back prep area.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-2023 pay on 11-28-23 Confirmation 237333083 paid 344.00
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
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.