LASS CUBAN CAFE
18800 NW 2ND AVE SUITE 101, Miami Gardens FL 33169
Last inspected Jan 10, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 47 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the kitchen floor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $420
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023049223 | Jul 25, 2023 | Jan 11, 2024 | $100 |
| 1--2019022022 | Mar 26, 2019 | Oct 15, 2019 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pork chucks (52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork chucks (52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled onions (67F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Placed back inside reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with food debris inside.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen handwashing sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 22, 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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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee coming back from the bathroom to start making coffee without handwashing. Employee washed hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by a pan. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the sandwich station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple black containers with crackers, rice, beans, sugar and single service items with no name label.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the back handwashing sink, operator placed new roll.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rack between reach in cooler and stove with heavy grease. Observed gasket soiled in all reach in coolers.
Aug 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the kitchen floor.
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.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink changed to a 3 compartment sink in the front 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 a hand washing sink, has been replaced by a 3 compartment sink in the front area.
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.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority10 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 12 flan in cold holding unit, operator unable to provide invoice.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. Operator properly stored the items.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the kitchen floor.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 12 flan in cold holding unit, operator unable to provide invoice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (86F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hrs as per operator. Operator reheated to 165 and above.
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. Operator unable to answer or no knowledge regarding food Bourne illness and symptoms.
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.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink changed to a 3 compartment sink in the front area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employee Named Alexander.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Operator placed towels.
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 a hand washing sink, has been replaced by a 3 compartment sink in the front area.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Fried eggs, emailed advisory notice to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans in reach in cooler, as per operator it was cooked more than 24 hrs ago.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle without label.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink in the front line, 2 dead roaches in the lobby.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.