Miwi Cuban & American Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Miwi Cuban & American Sandwich Shop has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet wiping cloth not stored”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Miwi Cuban & American Sandwich Shop's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee working as a cashier then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef steaks on top of raw chicken and raw shell egg stored on top of both. Coached operator the correct order of storage.
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with mold like substance. Operator discarded ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler under front prep counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizer solution at coffee station.
21-12-4
61
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and steak stored over ready to eat products at reach in cooler at cook line. Employee moved items and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and warewashing area not smooth and easily cleaned.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing watches while engaging in food preparation. Employees removed watches. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers at warewashing area drying shelf wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket at front counter at 0ppm. Employee refilled sanitizer bucket with a final reading of 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
67
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
35
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken (51F - Cold Holding), Raw Steak (46F - Cold Holding, and Ground Beef (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been in cooler since 09/28. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs above vegetables in reach in cooler. Advised operator on the correct storage procedures. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Croquette (130F - Hot Holding) and Empanada (130F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. Time as public health control written procedures was provided to operator. **Warning**
03B-15-5
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 several foods out of temperature due to equipment. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed a reach in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table at front counter. **Warning**
21-12-4
50
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- French fries (8:30-12:30). Printed form for establishment to hold potatoes on time. Manager filled out form. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed cloths in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at grill press. Discussion with manager. Manager placed cloths in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager removed drink from cooler and discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Manager removed ice from bottom of reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager had employee clean both sides of interior of ice bin machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
70
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over sweet plantains at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. The license was paid at the time of the inspection. Confirmation number 27225829. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (116 F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator turn up the temperature on the hot box to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw bacon (60 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to a reach in
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shells eggs stored over cheeses at reach in cooler. Operator moved the shells eggs to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shells eggs stored next to unwashed at reach in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans and soup not date marked at reach in cooler. As per operator were made it three days ago.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two spray bottles inside of the hand wash sink at kitchen area. Bottles were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided the paper. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cutting boards stored on floor next to ice machine.
24-26-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees front counter.
31B-04-4
27
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
64
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed peppers at reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Manager corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of beans and rice stored in floor at storage closet.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Manager corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bread not covered on shelf across from grill.
08B-12-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miwi Cuban & American Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miwi Cuban & American Sandwich Shop on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miwi Cuban & American Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Miwi Cuban & American Sandwich Shop.
How does Miwi Cuban & American Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Miwi Cuban & American Sandwich Shop most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Miwi Cuban & American Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Miwi Cuban & American Sandwich Shop have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Miwi Cuban & American Sandwich Shop 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 Miwi Cuban & American Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miwi Cuban & American Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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