La Cubana

14813 Sw 30 Terrace, Miami, FL 33185

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 21, 2024

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for La Cubana. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 21, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Cubana dates to Feb 21, 2024.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, showing up two times.

La Cubana's latest score of 47 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions at reach in cooler. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored inside non food grade bag.

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored over tamales at reach in freezer. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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

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

50-03-4

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1 2022. Operator paid the license. Confirmation number 228574892. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Observed no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Observed current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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

38-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cubana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cubana on file is from Feb 21, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cubana?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Cubana.

How does La Cubana compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Cubana most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Cubana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cubana have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Cubana 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.

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