Cuban Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
47
Score
Cuban Restaurant, located at 1443 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL, had a high-risk inspection on November 4, 2025, with a score of 47. This inspection noted one critical, four major, and four minor violations, including soiled ceiling tiles and a customer smoking indoors. The facility's inspection history shows a pattern of mostly high-risk outcomes across seven scored inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a yellow liquid not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed a customer smoking a cigar inside the restaurant at the bar.
54-01-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
25-27-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Viola **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
47
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working with no proof of training; Jimena, Juliette, Yunior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working with no proof of training; Jimena, Juliette, Yunior. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working with no proof of training; Jimena, Juliette, Yunior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working with no proof of training; Jimena, Juliette, Yunior. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over calamari in the drawer cooler at the cook line. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The manager paid for the license during the inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed a bar tender was her hands in the triple sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at the bar. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working with no proof of training; Jimena, Juliette, Yunior. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen. The manager put it in a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager moved the straws behind the bar. **Warning**
25-27-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles with a yellow liquid not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting board stored at handsink at bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen Observed ceiling tiles missing at room where reach in freezer are.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers door at kitchen in disrepair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in coolers at kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at kitchen floor.
36-22-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by kitchen area.
36-27-5
43
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Priority: Basic **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: - From initial inspection : Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Priority: Basic **Time Extended**
25-27-4
95
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees working for more than 60 days; Jeff, Malachy, Angela, Oksana. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees working for more than 60 days; Jeff, Malachy, Angela, Oksana. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen and bar. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen and bar. Priority: Basic **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Priority: Basic **Time Extended**
25-27-4
82
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two bottles not labeled. The manager labeled the bottles. Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Form provided. Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container in the sink in the kitchen and trays on top of the hand washing sink at the bar. The manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees working for more than 60 days; Jeff, Malachy, Angela, Oksana. Priority: Intermediate
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Basic - Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager moved the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
10-08-5
Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager moved the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
10-20-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen and bar. Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Priority: Basic
25-27-4
Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the cook line. Priority: Basic
36-27-5
Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line. The manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
02D-01-5
35
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
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
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
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
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
33
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/fans soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on kitchen fans placed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license is displayed but ownership was recently changed on 11/18/2022, in the process of printing current license with correct ownership name on license posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located next to coffee machine, behind bar counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
82
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