Four Seasons Cuban Cafe

2517 Nw 21 Terr, Miami, FL 33142

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Four Seasons Cuban Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Four Seasons Cuban Cafe was last inspected on Nov 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited two times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Four Seasons Cuban Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked rice raw chicken stored over ham at reach-in cooler, staff relocated chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at flip top unit , as per staff for less than 4 hours, staff placed cheese into reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (119F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter, as per staff for less the two hours, staff placed empanadas back in the oven to reheat to 165°F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap at handwashing sink, staff provided a new bottle. **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired food manager certificate Elisa Fernandez 08/24/20. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice container not date marked and as per owner for over 24 hrs but less than 7 days, coached staff how to proper labeling four items . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

35B-01-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**

50-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

35B-03-4

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

36-17-5

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

38-07-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

35B-03-4

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (109 F - Hot Holding); ham and cheese empanadas (111 F - Hot Holding). Owner moved empanadas to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar not labeled.

02D-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in cooler.

14-69-4

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

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

38-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo food containers not inverted,located on prep counter. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Four Seasons Cuban Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Four Seasons Cuban Cafe on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Four Seasons Cuban Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Four Seasons Cuban Cafe.

How does Four Seasons Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Four Seasons Cuban Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Four Seasons Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Four Seasons Cuban Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Four Seasons Cuban Cafe 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 Four Seasons Cuban Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Four Seasons Cuban Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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