Lass Cuban Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2025
50
Score
Lass Cuban Cafe appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 10, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Miami Gardens restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled onions (67F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Placed back inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork chucks (52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pork chucks (52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with food debris inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen handwashing sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
50
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee coming back from the bathroom to start making coffee without handwashing. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by a pan. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the sandwich station.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple black containers with crackers, rice, beans, sugar and single service items with no name label.
02D-01-5
67
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the back handwashing sink, operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rack between reach in cooler and stove with heavy grease. Observed gasket soiled in all reach in coolers.
23-03-4
86
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the kitchen floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At the time of callback inspection observed one live roach crawling on kitchen floor in front of reach cooler. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At the time of callback inspection 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink changed to a 3 compartment sink in the front area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At the time of callback inspection handwash sink still removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a hand washing sink, has been replaced by a 3 compartment sink in the front area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Supervisor Adonis spoke with owner, which was agreed to cancel 2 sides of compartment and leave one single compartment available as a hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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 2023-07-25: 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 **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Still obsessed **Time Extended**
14-33-4
55
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ; cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at the front counter. Manager moved to reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (76F - Hot Holding) at the front counter next to coffee machine, Also cooked onions (85F - Hot Holding) in kitchen area. employee discarded during inspection, **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board, in reach in cooler at the front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean metal pans inside hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Operator communicated with the inspector that he was refusing to sign inspection. After speaking with Superior Gonzalez operator was willing to sign inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled with common name.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. As per employee is not in used.
22-20-5
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Operator not able to prove what type of wood the cutting board is made of.
14-25-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled with common name next to coffee machine.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine) manager discarded and filled with a new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm)
21-07-4
Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed in kitchen area. Employee change solution during inspection.
21-13-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean metal trays stored on floor next to fryers.
24-26-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on both bathrooms. Also in hand wash sink at the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floor behind kitchen equipment.
36-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lass Cuban Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lass Cuban Cafe on file is from Jan 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lass Cuban Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lass Cuban Cafe.
How does Lass Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Lass Cuban Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Lass Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lass Cuban Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lass Cuban Cafe 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 Lass Cuban Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lass Cuban Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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