MI CABANA
4270 MILTON RD STE 104, West Melbourne FL 32904 · 864-360-7869
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 44f. placed in freezer for rapid chill.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022002740 | Oct 20, 2021 | Mar 7, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 stored on shelf next to canned goods.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches on traps near dish machine. Discarded traps.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on food prep table.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans and bins wet nesting.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep table near plates.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar ice scoop handle in ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle on cook line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Two of three restrooms missing hand wash signs. Provided to operator.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers on husk stored with ready to eat foods in make table.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate16 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 44f. placed in freezer for rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled. Soda fountain nozzle at bar soiled. Can opener soiled. Chilled drink glass storage soiled on bottom.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for wetting cleaning rag. Other sink used as dump sink. Educated
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Adrian and Fernando have training but unable to provide proof.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef and shrimp cooked and stored cold holding, not label.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled windex and fabulous cleaners not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to get salt from container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle on cold holding door soiled. Reach in cooler has soiled handles and bottom area of cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks stored in back of kitchen by soda, not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged tile at hood fan. Damaged tile above soda syrup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phones stored on food items ( canned tomatoes).
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bus tubs and cups wet nesting.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Several holes in wall by chip storage. No electrical cover on 110 plug opposite side of make table.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scope in ice at the bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored under stove top on oven handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel used under cutting boards at both chicken and pork stations.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves soiled with debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cold holding at prep area. Make table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under hot holding soiled with dried food drippings.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored with old labels.
Stored food not covered. Chips stored in large gray containers without lids installed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers in back of kitchen not labeled.
Apr 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hws.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hws, also hws inside kitchen next to walk in cooler.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Apple juice bottles re-used for clarified butter and sauce.
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Raw chicken store above raw pork in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employees have not been closing the door when going in and out raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding). Operator will call service to check cooler to verify
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hws.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hws.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Spray bottles for servers with fabuloso not labeled in bar area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in salt
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hws, also hws inside kitchen next to walk in cooler.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Apple juice bottles re-used for clarified butter and sauce.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In bar area.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found chicken hot holding chicken (130F - Hot Holding), cook rapid reheated to 167F.
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. Raw pork over cooked lamb in freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles not labeled with chemicals inside.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Duffel bag, backpack and jacket on soda bib rack.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at all hand sinks bar area, kitchen and wait staff area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Silver extinguisher by back door on right side of door in recharge.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 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.