Ciboney Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
52
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Ciboney Restaurant stretching back to 2022. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pork in reach cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils in hand sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed it.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above salad stations. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container, container with flour on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels on top of preparation table. Operator placed in chlorine sanitation solutions. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
52
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage shelves soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with Chlorine sanitizer solution of 0 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef over cooked chicken in reach, located properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in cooler and storage containers on the outside back area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils on hand sink located next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage shelves soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
39
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-09-4
90
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies on preparation room walls. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: At the time of callback inspection observed 5 live flies observed **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies on preparation room walls. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over tomatoes sauce in reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple dirty dishes in hand sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Paper towels dispenser, food storage containers, exterior of fryer, oven, reach in cooler, stove soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
43
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
24-06-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
24-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled, paper towels device, soup dispenser.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
67
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (51°F/49°F - Cooling), was cooked from the day before as per operator, located inside walk in cooler.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solutions at 0 ppm, operator prime, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (51°F/49°F - Cooling), was cooked from the day before as per operator, located inside walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal container inside hand sink located at the kitchen area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located in front of the cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the grilled and stove.
36-27-5
45
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork inside double door reach in cooler, operator properly stored it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple dirty dishes inside hand washing sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plate not inverted located at the steam table line.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dryer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located above three compartment sink.
14-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
52
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ciboney Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ciboney Restaurant on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ciboney Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Ciboney Restaurant.
How does Ciboney Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ciboney Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Ciboney Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ciboney Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ciboney Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ciboney Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ciboney Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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