Cidra

3438 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33135

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Cidra, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10/01/25

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kit, by the cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the cook line and by the flat top grill

36-27-5

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Stand up reach in cooler: corn dough stored inside the Thank you bags. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, by the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Feb 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 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 dish machine at 0ppm. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dish machine empty. Advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until sanitizer bucket can be replaced.

22-41-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 8 cans of butane stored with food products on shelf rack near entrance of kitchen. Operator removed can of butane and stored always in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking utensils stored inside of hand wash sink near stove at cook line. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near stove at cook line. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bread toaster soiled with old food debris. Observed microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.

22-02-4

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

42-01-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of reach in cooler near microwave.

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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 the operator and provided the handout. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit.

16-37-1

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By the dishwasher.

36-24-5

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. No drop ceiling throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-30-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cidra last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cidra on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cidra?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cidra.

How does Cidra compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Cidra most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Cidra's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cidra have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cidra means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cidra inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cidra is inspected around two times per year on average.

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