MI ISLA PIZZERIA CUBANA Y BAKERY
1209 S MILITARY TRL STE A, West Palm Beach FL 33415 · 561.310.7286
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 01, 2024 Advise operator to renew
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025016908 | Jan 27, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kit with various medicinal ointments over food storage containers in kitchen. Operator stored products properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter attached at hose Bibb in kitchen.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. black beans (126F - Cooling) at 3:18; cooling since 3:03 - 115F at 3:51 Observed cooling at ambient temperature in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator placed product in walk in freezer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of black mold like substance.
Stored food not covered. Beans not covered while in storage.
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator corrected during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved raw shell eggs.
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. Provided via email to operator.
Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled. Advised operator spray bottles need to be labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Multiple instances of cloths being used to cover stored food. Advised operator to remove cloths, operator changed coverings.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer various raw meat stored in buckets on floor. Advised operator of proper storage, operator moved to shelf.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line cutting board. Advised operator to place soiled cloths in sanitizer buckets. Operator removed soiled cloths.
Jan 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 01, 2024 Advise operator to renew
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Front Counter Showcase; ham, chicken and cheese croqueta (125F - Hot Holding) Per operator held in oven for approximately an hour Kitchen in oven; cooked rice and beans (122F - Hot Holding) Per operator held in over for approximately an hour Advised operator to reheat both items to 165+F. Operator started reheating process for both items
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dry Storage; Cleaning chemical in spray pan stored above food items Advised operator who fixed.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At Counter; Medication in bottle stored above spaghetti Advised operator who removed
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At a walk-in Cooler; Meat (beef) stored in direct contact with non food grade take out bags Advised operator who removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Walk-in Cooler; Raw shell eggs store above soup. Raw chicken above spaghetti Advised operator who removed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Front Cooler; flan (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Held in cooler for three days See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Front Cooler; flan (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Held in cooler for three days See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cookline; cooked yucca (122F - Hot Holding); cooked spaghetti (106F - Hot Holding) Per operator held in pot on counter for half an hour Advised operator to reheat to 165+F Operator moved to stove top and reheated to 165+F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In Kitchen; Cleaning chemical stored with cooking oil under prep table Advised operator who removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In Kitchen; Heavily soiled and mold like substances observed on cutting board
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At Kitchen; Handwash sink blocked by two large pots. Advised operator who removed
Food stored under dripping water line. At Walk-in Freezer; Uncovered buckets with green vegetables stored under dripping water under fan. Operator discarded
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken above raw pork in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime... can opener blade, employee cleaned.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Stored food not covered....tomato sauce, beef, pork, chicken, ham, ground chorizo etc.in reach in cooler, walk in cooler. employee covered
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front line, operator removed.
Wiping cloth not air-dried in a manner to prevent contamination of food equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles...wiping towel drying on the stem table, counter. Employee removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...dry milk. Employee labeled.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit..... food not prep or cooked today,rice pudding 50°, chocolate mousse 45°, flan 47° in serve safe display cooler at front line, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit..... food not prep or cooked today,rice pudding 50°,chocolate mousse 45°, flan 47° in serve safe display cooler at front line, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.hot holding milk for espresso 80° at front line being held less than 4 hours. Employee discarded food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored red bucket in handwashing sink by the espresso machine. Employee moved.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up....spoons at espresso station. Employee properly stored.
Stored food not covered....all cooked such as soup, chicken, beef, pork, sauce etc. and raw food such as marinated pork, chicken, beef etc. food not covered at walk in cooler. Employee covered
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front line, employee moved.
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.