David's Cafe Cuban Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
David's Cafe Cuban Cuisine, located at 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, had a low-risk inspection on March 18, 2026, with a score of 78. During this inspection, one critical violation was noted regarding the separation of raw animal foods, which was corrected on-site. An intermediate violation concerning the use of a handwash sink was also observed and addressed.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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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 beef patties over steaks in drawer reach in cooler. The chef put the beef patties in the bottom drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal strainer in the hand washing sink at the bar entrance. The chef had it removed.
31A-11-4
78
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook put on gloves without washing his hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with water on the floor at the ware washing area. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The cook inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pair of tongs on the oven door. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed an ice cream scoop in a water temperature of 71°F. The chef poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan in the kitchen the guard is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a smoothie in the preparation cooler. The cook discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
52
Mar 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (115F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (115F - Hot Holding). As per the cook the items were placed on line approximately one hour ago. The cook turned up the heat on the holding cabinet. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the filter was dated 2020.
29-28-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large 5 gallon plastic container with cooking oil on the floor next to the freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
02D-01-5
55
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license, dated October 1, 2022. Observed approximately 10+ customers being served, while 3 food employees were engaged in food preparation, assembling sandwich and drink beverages. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup to Manager.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards located on and under kitchen prep counter.
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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form regarding their responsibility to report their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses to Manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter next to kitchen ice machine, dated 11/2020. As per manufacturer's instructions, "recommend filter replacement every 12 months".
29-28-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located across from coffee maker, at kitchen area. Manager placed ambient thermometer into reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located behind prep counter/food service window at kitchen area.
36-27-5
52
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated October 1, 2022. Observed 3 food employees engaged in food and beverage preparation, while serving approximately 3 customers.
50-17-2
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter located behind kitchen ice machine dated 11/2020. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of plastic cutlery stored on kitchen floor. Chef removed box of cutlery from kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler drawers. Chef cleaned gaskets with wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
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