Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine

8550 Nw 53Rd Street, Suite B101, Doral, FL 33166
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
30
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 12 violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “stored food not covered” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

That's lower than the typical Doral restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as dump sink located in the dessert area. Employee cleaned handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof of required state approved employee training provided for all employees. Mirela Mireya,Jorge Gamboa, Alcimar Morales.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to manager. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans with not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled by the bread station.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed one walk in cooler ambient temperature 47 F, observed no TCS food. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top shelf soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered at the dessert area, flour bag not covered. Operator covered it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at the dessert, coffee area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two doors cooler located in the kitchen line.
29-49-6
30
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored in shredded cheese container inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed grease accumulated on reach in cooler door handle in front of fryer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed wall juncture missing behind cook line.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle broken located in front of stove in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread container stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and prep sink in kitchen. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen. Also, observed soiled fan on shelf in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork container uncovered inside reach in cooler in front of stove in kitchen. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
58
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork over raw ham croquettes inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bottle stored on hand wash sink by Walk in cooler. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed inside dry storage.
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler doors handles broken by steam table in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of oven in kitchen. Operator removed water and dried floor. Also, observed inside Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a black beans container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of oven in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside salad prep area. Operator stored scoop correctly.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel lender cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets in cook line. Operator cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up inside coffee station at front counter. Operator stored spoons faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauces containers uncovered inside reach in cooler by steam table in kitchen. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking in prep sink by Walk in cooler in kitchen. Also, observed at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil plastic container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee delivering dirty dishes and handling clean dishes without washing hands. Operator was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard on prep table inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cup stored inside hand wash sink by cook line inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by ice machine in kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with Windex not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spry bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over ware washing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent inside dry storage.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside Walk in cooler. Operator removed water and dried floor.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed condensed milk plastic buckets stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed buckets from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauces containers not covered inside reach in cooler by cook line. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
35
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded chicken breast over cut ham and cheese inside reach in cooler by steam table inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard on prep table inside kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of bread stored on beer Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed bag from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F under griddle inside kitchen. Operator started to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink by cook line inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled vegetables Walk in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked ground beef container not covered inside Walk-in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
47
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine.

How does Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Doral?

Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 74.

Has Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine 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 Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.