Mi Sandwich Cubano
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
74
Score
Mi Sandwich Cubano has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, showing up five times.
Mi Sandwich Cubano's latest score is in line with the Hialeah average of 76. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
74
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the upright reach in cooler located at front counter cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); raw eggs (48F - Cold Holding), as per operator all these food items were stored in the unit the day before and cheese (48F - Cold Holding), was stored in the cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator was instructed to discard all the food stored in this unit from the night before and transfer the cheese o another working unit to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the upright reach in cooler located at front counter cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); raw eggs (48F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Jordi A Hernandez, Expired on 08-21-25. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dishwasher storage slicer machine soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at front counter upright reach in cooler not maintaining food at proper cold holding temperature-48-50F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed upright reach in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled on unit located in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bread crops in a container o n top of the preparation table not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
37
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler located at front counter observed raw quail eggs stored over ham.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender stored in the hws at cook line. Operator removed it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed operator provided QT test strip instead of Chlorine test strips.
16-32-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled, microwave located at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hws located at cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed under the preparation table rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-02-4
58
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection observed employee Nancy Narajo with food training certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food with no hair restraint. Employee put a hat on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil stored on the floor near the mop sink.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled stored next to preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
70
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food buildup on reach in cooler gasket located in the preparation area.
23-03-4
86
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside rest room. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler two door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve containers stored on the floor, Manager stored single serve containers on shelf more than six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available on bathroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in double door reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside crushed potato chips container. Employee stored scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed plastic lights cover broken at dining room.
36-32-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Sandwich Cubano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Sandwich Cubano on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Sandwich Cubano?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mi Sandwich Cubano.
How does Mi Sandwich Cubano compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Mi Sandwich Cubano most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Mi Sandwich Cubano's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mi Sandwich Cubano have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mi Sandwich Cubano means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mi Sandwich Cubano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Sandwich Cubano is inspected around two times per year on average.
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