The Cuban Croquettes

6401 Sw 8 St, West Miami, FL 33144

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Cuban Croquettes four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 26, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average West Miami facility scores 78, putting The Cuban Croquettes on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

14-14-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

05-10-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

33-14-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops for rice and beans in standing water.

10-07-4

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee training. Anya Lara - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Observed no proof of training for Anya Lara, employees more than 60 days at time of routine and callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cut tomato. Operator switched order **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bread stored in hand sink. Operator moved bread from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed operator unable to provide proof of food manager certifications. Yanelis Almenares

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for chlorine sanitizer.

16-37-1

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 employee training. Anya Lara

53B-01-5

Jun 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed food truck operating without license. **Corrected On-Site**

50-08-7

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs stored over bacon in reach in cooler

08A-20-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored on top of butter inside of reach in cooler

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by trash can

31A-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled next to coffee prep area

02D-01-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth stored under cutting board at front counter

21-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid shortening stored on floor under flat top grill

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cuban Croquettes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cuban Croquettes on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cuban Croquettes?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Cuban Croquettes.

How does The Cuban Croquettes compare to other restaurants in West Miami?

The Cuban Croquettes most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Miami average of 78.

Has The Cuban Croquettes' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Cuban Croquettes have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Cuban Croquettes means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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