Cajio's Cuban Cuisine II
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Cajio's Cuban Cuisine II 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Cajio's Cuban Cuisine II is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
90
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 flip-top cooler located in the preparation kitchen was operating at 65F. Additionally, the walk-in cooler was found running at 68F. As per employee technician has already been contacted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: 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 flip-top cooler located in the preparation kitchen was operating at 65F. Additionally, the walk-in cooler was found running at 52 F. As per employee technician has already been contacted. During the callback inspection, no Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food was observed stored inside the walk-in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: During the. Callback inspection observed walk in cooler running at 40 F, and flip top reach in cooler running at 55 F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 2 doors sliding reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 2 doors sliding reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Observed 2 doors sliding reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
86
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above the walk in cooler running. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above the walk in cooler running. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 flip-top cooler located in the preparation kitchen was operating at 65F. Additionally, the walk-in cooler was found running at 68F. As per employee technician has already been contacted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: 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 flip-top cooler located in the preparation kitchen was operating at 65F. Additionally, the walk-in cooler was found running at 52 F. As per employee technician has already been contacted. During the callback inspection, no Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food was observed stored inside the walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 2 doors sliding reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 2 doors sliding reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
82
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling raw chicken and subsequently handling clean kitchen equipment without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put a new pair of gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (65F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (65F - Cold Holding); pork belly (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (65F - Cold Holding); raw pork (67F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil (69F - Cold Holding); raw chicken thighs and legs (69F - Cold Holding); cheese (65F - Cold Holding); Pork belly (65F - Cold Holding),stored in walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cuban sandwiches (72F - Cold Holding)stored at front counter at room temperature. As per employee Cuban sandwiches were prepared 3 hours before the inspection. Employee removed the sandwiches and placed them in the reach in cooler. Observed raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (65F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (65F - Cold Holding); pork belly (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (65F - Cold Holding); raw pork (67F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil (69F - Cold Holding); raw chicken thighs and legs (69F - Cold Holding); cheese (65F - Cold Holding); Pork belly (65F - Cold Holding),stored in walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above the walk in cooler running.
36-36-4
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 flip-top cooler located in the preparation kitchen was operating at 65°F. Additionally, the walk-in cooler was found running at 68°F. As per employee technician has already been contacted.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor heavily soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle touching the ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 2 doors sliding reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
39
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
22
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork stored in the walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator, cooked 3 days ago. Operator mark the pan with 1/23 on the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer: cases of fish stored on the floor underneath the food storage shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
86
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw beef stored above bell peppers. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm). Observed operator prepared a new chlorine solution, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher stored inside the hand washing sink at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cajio's Cuban Cuisine II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cajio's Cuban Cuisine II on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cajio's Cuban Cuisine II?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cajio's Cuban Cuisine II.
How does Cajio's Cuban Cuisine II compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cajio's Cuban Cuisine II most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cajio's Cuban Cuisine II's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cajio's Cuban Cuisine II have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cajio's Cuban Cuisine II means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cajio's Cuban Cuisine II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cajio's Cuban Cuisine II is inspected around three times per year on average.
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