Miguel Cabanas

13501 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Miguel Cabanas stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 78, which Miguel Cabanas' 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tortillas in the cold holding unit underneath the front window. The operator properly stored the raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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/ Observed Miguel Cabanas expired 10/26/2025.

53A-03-7

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gaskets on the one-door cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in reach in cooler without date marking on container.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed steak( in freezer bags) thawing in hand washing sink.

31A-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed steak (in freezer bags) thawing in handwashing sink, with no running water flowing.

06-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves on them.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in cooler with exposed insulation where gasket (torn off) goes.

14-36-5

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water pump down on three compartment sink. Observed operator with two five gallon bottles of water for ware washing. Part will be in, and fixed Monday 05/12/2025 **Corrective Action Taken**

27-09-4

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired.

50-17-3

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a few containers with food items inside without labels.

02D-01-5

Jun 17, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing only sign. Operator forgot at home. Saw text picture.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miguel Cabanas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miguel Cabanas on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Miguel Cabanas?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Miguel Cabanas.

How does Miguel Cabanas compare to other restaurants in North Port?

Miguel Cabanas most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the North Port average of 78.

Has Miguel Cabanas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miguel Cabanas have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Miguel Cabanas 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 Miguel Cabanas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Miguel Cabanas is inspected around three times per year on average.

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