Cuban Buffet

345 E 49 St, Hialeah, FL 33013
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Cuban Buffet, the earliest from 2024. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Cuban Buffet scores about where you'd expect for a Hialeah restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed papers wraps inside handwashing sink. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go containers being stored on the floor next to flat grill. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed decal 10-01-25.
50-03-4
78
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper towel inside handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Manager
50-04-4
70
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Manager provided decal during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
86
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Manager provided chlorine test strips during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
86
Jun 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cuban Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cuban Buffet on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cuban Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cuban Buffet.

How does Cuban Buffet compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Cuban Buffet most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Cuban Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cuban Buffet have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cuban Buffet 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 Cuban Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cuban Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.