Three Palms Cuban Cafe

11500 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33181

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Three Palms Cuban Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Three Palms Cuban Cafe is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

9 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms without self closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on ceiling kitchen.

36-34-5

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

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket gaskets in disrepair. Reach in cooler in-front of the cooking line.

14-11-5

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor not easily cleanable in kitchen area.

36-12-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair behind cooking equipments, and by triple sink.

36-24-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven, .

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust.

14-17-4

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put it inside the sanitizer solution bucket. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. By cooking equipments.

29-34-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Expired since 10/1/2023. Manager paid on line. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-17-3

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

22-08-4

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

33-16-4

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven

22-08-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Advised manager she corrected it **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Advised manager she corrected it **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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

14-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven

22-08-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table in cafeteria area. Advised manager she corrected.

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Three Palms Cuban Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Three Palms Cuban Cafe on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Three Palms Cuban Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Three Palms Cuban Cafe.

How does Three Palms Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Three Palms Cuban Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Three Palms Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Three Palms Cuban Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Three Palms Cuban Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Three Palms Cuban Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Three Palms Cuban Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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