Kiosko Cubano
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Kiosko Cubano 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Kiosko Cubano's 45 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken soup and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle inside the rice bucket, **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. In kitchen area. **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing wain kitchen area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. hood filters soil. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside oven inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
45
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet handle in disrepair at hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: On 10/2/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet handle in disrepair at hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: On 10/20/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Faucet handle in disrepair at hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: On 10/2/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: On 10/20/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: On 10/2/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Broken tiles in kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: On 10/20/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Broken tiles in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: On 10/2/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
12A-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet handle in disrepair at hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: On 10/2/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet handle in disrepair at hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water between broken tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: On 10/2/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Standing water between broken tiles. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: On 10/2/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Broken tiles in kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: On 10/2/2025 at the time of the callback inspection No employee hand washing sign in kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: On 10/2/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pork, beef, and chicken not separated from each another according with minimum cooking temperature. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
12A-19-4
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. No proof that employee are informed of the employee health agreement. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet handle in disrepair at hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water between broken tiles. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler ice build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside reach oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign in kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris on wall by preparation table. **Warning**
36-27-5
45
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice held for than 25/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
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. Form was provided to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
70
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken and beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
86
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken and beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service container (cup) inside rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooking line employee.
13-03-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease on hood.
36-68-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler by triple sink.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves by cooking line.b
14-33-4
67
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kiosko Cubano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kiosko Cubano on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kiosko Cubano?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kiosko Cubano.
How does Kiosko Cubano compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Kiosko Cubano most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Kiosko Cubano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kiosko Cubano have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kiosko Cubano means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Kiosko Cubano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kiosko Cubano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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