Islas Canarias Cuban Express
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Islas Canarias Cuban Express stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Islas Canarias Cuban Express' latest score of 86 sits above the Miami average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen; dust accumulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen; dust accumulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler: shredded beef (50F - Cooling). As per operator, made the day before. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked salsa (92F - Cooling). As per operator, made more than 6 hours prior. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 fish filet completely thawed in ROP. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies on boxes of single service items stored above reach in freezer in kitchen area. Observed 1 live fly on wall above reach in freezer next to hand sink. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler: shredded beef (50F - Cooling). As per operator, made the day before. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked salsa (92F - Cooling). As per operator, made more than 6 hours prior. **Warning**
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with no label above mop sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen; dust accumulation. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 fish filet completely thawed in ROP. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on sticky trap on top of electric outlet in back of kitchen. Operator threw away sticky trap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed next to walk in on shelf. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen; dust accumulation. **Warning**
36-27-5
37
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and freezer handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
82
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no certificates on site. As per operator; all stored at office. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and freezer handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee clean dishes and used same gloved hands to deep fry croquettes. Inspector spoke to person in charge about proper handwashing and glove change techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medicine stored above evaporated milk across reach in freezer. **Warning**
41-07-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by trash can. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certificates on site. As per operator; all stored at office. **Warning**
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. Observed no certificates on site. As per operator; all stored at office. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and freezer handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on dry food rack. Observed coffee cup above sandwich prep station. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster. Insptor provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last report not on site. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
29
Nov 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary + 400 ppm) at spray bottles. Operator added water to get 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: At time of callback inspection observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator diluted solution to 100ppm. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored over croquettes at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the ground beef to the bottom part of the reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: At time of callback inspection observed raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: At time of callback inspection observed mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
67
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed ham croquettes (122-118F - Reheating) . Operator sent the products to be reheated to 135°F. The products were reheated final temperature: ham croquettes (156-160 F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03E-03-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary + 400 ppm) at spray bottles. Operator added water to get 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored over croquettes at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the ground beef to the bottom part of the reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken croquettes (55 F - Cold Holding); ham croquettes (50 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator the products are in and out to the walk in cooler. **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 beans (125 F - Hot Holding) at warmer. As per operator for about three hours. Operator moved the beans to the stove to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink with food residue at preparation area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed gluten free croquettes offered at the establishment. The operator could not prove that they are gluten-free. **Admin Complaint**
52-01-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed five employees no Certificate Food Manager on duty. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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 five new employees no proof of food employees reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desert rice with milk not properly date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours. Operator date marked the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers no identify by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor. Operator moved the oil containers to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed rice containers stored under/next to hand wash sink. Operator moved the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
17
Aug 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at walk in cooler.
38-07-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout on floor preparation area.
36-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at preparation area.
36-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees front counter.
31B-04-4
82
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
20
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the products that contain raw tuna and/or raw salmon on the menu are not identified as a raw. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the products that contain raw tuna and/or raw salmon on the menu are not identified as a raw. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Observed the products Alaka'I, Mo'I, Tuesday's and Friday's Poke bowl, Koa, Nani, and Akamai with raw tuna and raw salmon not identified as raw in the menu. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: 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. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Observed only one employee training incomplete for Oswaldo Fuenmayor on 10-09-2023. Doesn't show that the book was reviewed or used. And the employee Diana Figueroa was hired more than 60 days no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: 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. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: 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. **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
70
Jan 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Islas Canarias Cuban Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Islas Canarias Cuban Express on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Islas Canarias Cuban Express?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Islas Canarias Cuban Express.
How does Islas Canarias Cuban Express compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Islas Canarias Cuban Express most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Islas Canarias Cuban Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Islas Canarias Cuban Express have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Islas Canarias Cuban Express 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 Islas Canarias Cuban Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Islas Canarias Cuban Express is inspected around four times per year on average.
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