Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County

CUBAN GUYS SANDWICHES AND MORE

14685 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay, FL 33176

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Dec 2, 2025
City
Palmetto Bay
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-20-5

Detail 24218349

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw pork on rack inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 23879486

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over mayonnaise inside reach in cooler at prep line.

36-34-5

Detail 23879485

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above walk in cooler.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

24-05-4

Detail 23449933

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Operator inverted bucket. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23449931

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn on right side of reach in cooler next to cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23449932

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to cook line. Operator cleaned gaskets. Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 23166113

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croqueta (128F - Hot Holding) as per operator for less than one hour. Operator turned up heat on hot holding cabinet. Checked temperature 15 mins later ham croqueta (140F - Reheating). Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23166116

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of glass cleaner not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-71-4

Detail 23166117

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair lid on container of rice.

40-06-5

Detail 23166115

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on top of bottles of soda in back area by walk in cooler. Operator moved soda bottles to other shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23166114

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler next to cook line

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 22548512

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Milk (51F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for the prior day. Operator discarded. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22548517

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (51F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for the prior day. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 22548514

Basic - 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 reach in cooler running at 50 F.

14-09-4

Detail 22548510

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located near cooking line.

14-11-5

Detail 22548516

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

29-49-6

Detail 22548513

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located near cooking line.

36-27-5

Detail 22548515

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls above three compartments sink.

29-11-4

Detail 22548511

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink pipe leaking water, located at front counter. Repeat Violation

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 14Total: 24

12A-07-5

Detail 22360251

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changed gloves without washing hands, and touch cooked pork at cooking line. Manager coaches employee.

01B-02-5

Detail 22360243

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut ham (46F cold holding). As per operator stored in the prep cooler for more than four hours. Observed Juliana fries stored in hotbox at 96F hot holding for more than 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 22360238

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (46F cold holding), As per operator stored in the prep cooler for more than four hours.

03E-02-5

Detail 22360233

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. hot holding unit: Juliana fries (96F hot holding). As per operator fries made earlier morning at 7:00 am.

03B-01-6

Detail 22360247

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Juliana fries stored in hotbox at 96F hot holding for more than 4 hours.

11-27-4

Detail 22360237

Intermediate - 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. Discussed with operator and provided handout. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22360234

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. Slicer guard soiled.

11-26-1

Detail 22360246

Intermediate - 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. Observed for all employees Discussed with operator and provided form.

02B-02-5

Detail 22360242

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with operator and provided printed sign. Operator posted in the front counter area. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22360232

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated chicken breast with no date marked, ketchup and mayonnaise sauce no date marked stored inside of the walk in cooler.

32-12-5

Detail 22360235

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage can at women bathroom without cover.

13-03-4

Detail 22360252

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.

10-12-5

Detail 22360241

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine.

10-17-4

Detail 22360236

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between hand sink and three compartment sink.

33-38-4

Detail 22360229

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. At the front counter area.

23-03-4

Detail 22360248

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach freezer fan guard located at back kitchen,walk in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22360239

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in clean clear pans containers.

33-16-4

Detail 22360245

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-10-4

Detail 22360230

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Kitchen area.

36-27-5

Detail 22360231

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout restaurant. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22360244

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking hose in the mop sink.

42-01-4

Detail 22360250

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 22360249

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Throughout the kitchen area.

02D-01-5

Detail 22360240

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with mayonnaise and oil without labels located at front counter prep area. Observed plastic containers with rice without labels located at back kitchen.

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

03B-01-6

Detail 22052114

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham croquettes 130 F stored less than 30 minutes ago in hot holding unit at the front counter area manager reheated it reach 170 F Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22052113

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard soiled Repeat Violation

02B-02-5

Detail 22052117

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager Place consumer advisory in the front counter area. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22052108

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-11-5

Detail 22052109

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed holding cabinet gasket in disrepair.

23-03-4

Detail 22052111

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 22052115

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese tequeños,churros stored on a reach in freezer, milk not covered.

36-27-5

Detail 22052112

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back area, three compartment sink area.

42-01-4

Detail 22052116

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 22052110

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Rice container no labeled, sauces bottles no labels.

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-11-4

Detail 21284120

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaky pipe under the hand washing sink located next to the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: At the time of the callback inspection still observed leaky pipe under the hand washing sink located next to the three compartment sink. Time Extended

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 14

03D-02-5

Detail 21281459

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (57-60F - Cooling) stored inside the walk in cooler over night. Inspector discussed proper cooling procedures with operator. Operator discarded the 7 bags of beans.

01B-12-4

Detail 21281471

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed uncovered ice with debris exposed to splash from dump sink located in the front area.

03B-15-5

Detail 21281467

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator had white rice (129F - Hot Holding) on the steam table, as per operator the rice was reheated one hour before inspection and placed in the steam table. Inspector coached operator on proper reheating practices. Operator reheated the white rice to 171F. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 21281458

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black garbage bags used to store fried onions located in the back on a stainless steel prep table.

08A-05-6

Detail 21281465

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over cooked meat inside the cooling drawers located under the grill. Discussed with operator on proper separation. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 21281463

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (57-60F - Cooling) as per operator, prepared the night before and stored inside the walk in cooler overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 21281468

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (66F - Cold Holding) stored on top of prep table located in the back area, as per operator the rice was placed there one hour before inspection to be reheated. Inspector coached operator to either cool or reheat the rice. Operator placed rice in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21281462

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with residue installed on the stainless steel table located in the back prep area.

31A-11-4

Detail 21281461

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping towels inside the hand washing sink located by the three compartment sink. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 21281460

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food and grease stuck to clean stainless steel pans located under stainless steel table by the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed containers to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

25-06-4

Detail 21281464

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items were not inverted. Operator inverted the SS containers. Corrected On-Site

38-04-4

Detail 21281470

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

08B-54-4

Detail 21281466

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed ice with debris exposed to slash from prep sink located in the front area.

29-11-4

Detail 21281469

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaky pipe under the hand washing sink located next to the three compartment sink.

Jan 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-42-4

Detail 20756336

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm), operator added sanitizer to solution observed 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 20756337

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over malanga paste in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03E-02-5

Detail 20756335

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed ham croquettes (111 - Hot Holding); potato balls (117 - Hot Holding) at the front counter, operator higher thermostat. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 20756331

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20756330

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-4

Detail 20756333

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid container broken.

38-01-4

Detail 20756332

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 20756334

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen area.

Jul 14, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 20343487

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink split.

22-20-5

Detail 20343483

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

08B-38-4

Detail 20343482

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20343485

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front hand sink and women's restroom hand sink.

33-16-4

Detail 20343486

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 20343484

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers on shelf not inverted or protected. Corrected On-Site