The Cubanest Arab
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited The Cubanest Arab eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so The Cubanest Arab trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop peanuts.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots under steam table not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 70 F near coffee station.
10-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
70
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham croquettes and empanadas stored directly inside carry out market bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items blocking the hand sink. Employee moved them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed her hands inside 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink. Employee restocked the station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser without batteries .
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food product ( sugar as per employee ) with no label with common name. Employee labeled the product.
02D-01-5
52
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside the hand sink ( one towel and 1 container) . Employee moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in the hand sink .
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Employee placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket 50 ppm. Quarantine. 2nd sanitizer bucket 100 ppm quarantine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris across from oven, employee discarded cutting board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar next to coffee station not labeled. Employee labeled product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet towel being stored on top preparation table across from oven. Employee removed and stored wet towel inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
70
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees wearing gloves without previous handwashing . Employees washed their hands after being coached. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certificate.The owner got an appointment for testing today . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. Missing certificates for Mireida Legon, Dania Gonzalez , Anisley Chaviano, Madonna Garrido, Gabriela Diaz. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: No proof of employee training for : Mireida Legon, Dania Gonzalez , and Gabriela Diaz. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Missing soap at the hand sink. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Missing displayed license number as required by the Law. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided and poster was printed . **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar without label. Owner labeled the container immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Info was provided. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty utensil inside the hand sink. Employee moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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. No proof of training for employees working for more than 60 days : Mireida Legon, Dania Gonzalez , Anisley Chaviano, Madonna Garrido, Gabriela Diaz.
53B-02-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
50
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Information was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some clean pots and pans containers with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water ( water temperature at 97 F). Employee discarded the water immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
78
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Observed Maria and Jenny working more than 60days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: 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. Observed Maria working more than 60days **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: At time of callback inspection Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Time Extended**
50-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: At time of callback inspection Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Time Extended**
50-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Cubanest Arab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Cubanest Arab on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Cubanest Arab?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Cubanest Arab.
How does The Cubanest Arab compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Cubanest Arab most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Cubanest Arab's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Cubanest Arab have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Cubanest Arab 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 The Cubanest Arab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Cubanest Arab is inspected around three times per year on average.
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