MIWI CUBAN & AMERICAN SANDWICH SHOP
10201 HAMMOCKS BLVD #105, Miami FL 33196
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. The license was paid at the time of the inspection. Confirmation number 27225829.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yuca fritta (81F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (82F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (81F - Cold Holding); Piccadillo (82F - Cold Holding); cooked onions 8/11 (81F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (76F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (76F - Cold Holding); black beans (76F - Cold Holding); ham and cheese (79F - Cooking); cheese empanada (76F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (76F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (80F - Cold Holding). Per operator, when opening at 8am this morning, the reach cooler was not working.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca fritta (81F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (82F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (81F - Cold Holding); Piccadio (82F - Cold Holding); cooked onions 8/11 (81F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (76F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (76F - Cold Holding); black beans (76F - Cold Holding); ham and cheese (79F - Cooking); cheese empanada (76F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (76F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (80F - Cold Holding). Per operator, when opening at 8am this morning, the reach cooler was not working. See stop sale.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed main RIC next to RIF in poor repair. Per operator, when opening at 8 am this morning, cooler was not working.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef steaks on top of raw chicken and raw shell egg stored on top of both. Coached operator the correct order of storage.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee working as a cashier then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with mold like substance. Operator discarded ice.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler under front prep counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizer solution at coffee station.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and steak stored over ready to eat products at reach in cooler at cook line. Employee moved items and stored properly.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and warewashing area not smooth and easily cleaned.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing watches while engaging in food preparation. Employees removed watches.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers at warewashing area drying shelf wet nesting.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket at front counter at 0ppm. Employee refilled sanitizer bucket with a final reading of 100ppm.
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed Cooked Chicken (50F - Cooling). As per cook, it was prepared 02/13/25. Employee discarded. Stop Sale Issued.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over Hashbrowns in reach in cooler near back exit door. Coached operator on proper food storage procedures.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler across from stove. Coached operator on proper food storage procedures.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked Chicken (50F - Cooling). As per cook, it was prepared 02/13/25. Employee discarded. Stop Sale Issued.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle stored in hand sink near back exit door.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table near sandwich press at front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle touching ice in ice machine.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler at front counter.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rust pitted near three compartment sink.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table near fryer at cookline.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Croquette (130F - Hot Holding) and Empanada (130F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. Time as public health control written procedures was provided to operator.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs above vegetables in reach in cooler. Advised operator on the correct storage procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken (51F - Cold Holding), Raw Steak (46F - Cold Holding, and Ground Beef (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been in cooler since 09/28.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed several foods out of temperature due to equipment.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed a reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table at front counter.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- French fries (8:30-12:30). Printed form for establishment to hold potatoes on time. Manager filled out form.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager had employee clean both sides of interior of ice bin machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Manager removed ice from bottom of reach in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager removed drink from cooler and discarded drink.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at grill press. Discussion with manager. Manager placed cloths in sanitizer solution.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed cloths in sanitizer solution.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. The license was paid at the time of the inspection. Confirmation number 27225829.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over sweet plantains at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shells eggs stored next to unwashed at reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shells eggs stored over cheeses at reach in cooler. Operator moved the shells eggs to the bottom part.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw bacon (60 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to a reach in
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (116 F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator turn up the temperature on the hot box to reheat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two spray bottles inside of the hand wash sink at kitchen area. Bottles were moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided the paper.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans and soup not date marked at reach in cooler. As per operator were made it three days ago.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cutting boards stored on floor next to ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees front counter.
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