YGLESIAS CUBAN CAFE'
10641 N KENDALL DRIVE #7-A, Miami FL 33176
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
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DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license during the routine inspection. Confirmation #27195591.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018055398 | Oct 26, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | $200 |
| 1--2016037265 | Aug 2, 2016 | Nov 7, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto stored inside reach in cooler in hallway area.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee grab bread and begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside non food grade bag at prep area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer soiled in back prep area.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef not date marked inside reach in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At reach in freezer in hallway and chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage rack shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At back hallway.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee area.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over plantains inside reach in cooler in back hallway area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquetas (118F - Hot Holding) inside warmer at front counter, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator turned up heat on warmer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer blade soiled in back prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored inside hand sink in dish area. Operator removed dishes.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled at dish area. Operator labeled bottle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezers in back hallway area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage rack shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In back hallway area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor in dish area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter coffee station.
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white standing reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in back reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor in prep area.
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto bismal stored inside reach in cooler in back area. Operator removed medicine and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slider blade soiled in back prep area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and beans, white rice, and cooked chicken with no date mark inside standing reach in cooler. As per operator was prepared one day prior to inspection. Operator labeled products.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Andy M and Ana Y.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor in back prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white standing reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in back reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor in prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled next to coffee station.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice. Operator removed scoop and placed it correctly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris, located at preparation area. During the inspection operator cleaned.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed chest freezer interior soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located by the kitchen entrance.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license during the routine inspection. Confirmation #27195591.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. Operator provided hair restraints to the employees.
Ice buildup in standing reach-in freezer, located at preparation area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, located at preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter..
Standing reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator added water and observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with sugar with no label. Operator labeled container.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Andy Marquez.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair net inside kitchen. Employee put a hat.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside kitchen. Employee stored scoop correctly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon on standing water at 90°F next to coffe machine at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by kitchen entrance. Also, Observed soiled fan on wall inside kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet towels on top front counter.
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.