Cuban Guys Sandwiches and More

14685 S Dixie Hwy, Palmetto Bay, FL 33176
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cuban Guys Sandwiches and More 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Cuban Guys Sandwiches and More's latest score of 86 sits above the Palmetto Bay average of 63. The record reflects steady performance over time.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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**
08A-20-5
86
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above walk in cooler.
36-34-5
82
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn on right side of reach in cooler next to cook line.
14-11-5
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**
23-03-4
86
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of glass cleaner not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair lid on container of rice.
14-71-4
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler next to cook line
14-11-5
67
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
01B-02-5
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.
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located near cooking line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located near cooking line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls above three compartments sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink pipe leaking water, located at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
55
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
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.
03E-02-5
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.
03B-01-6
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.
12A-07-5
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.
01B-02-5
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.
03A-02-5
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. Slicer guard soiled.
22-02-4
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. Observed for all employees Discussed with operator and provided form.
11-26-1
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**
02B-02-5
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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Kitchen area.
21-10-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking hose in the mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Throughout the kitchen area.
21-09-4
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.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage can at women bathroom without cover.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between hand sink and three compartment sink.
10-17-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. At the front counter area.
33-38-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in clean clear pans containers.
16-46-4
14
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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**
29-11-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cuban Guys Sandwiches and More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cuban Guys Sandwiches and More on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cuban Guys Sandwiches and More?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cuban Guys Sandwiches and More.

How does Cuban Guys Sandwiches and More compare to other restaurants in Palmetto Bay?

Cuban Guys Sandwiches and More most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palmetto Bay average of 63.

Has Cuban Guys Sandwiches and More's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cuban Guys Sandwiches and More have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cuban Guys Sandwiches and More 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 Guys Sandwiches and More inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cuban Guys Sandwiches and More is inspected around three times per year on average.