Yglesias Cuban Cafe'
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
43
Score
Yglesias Cuban Cafe' has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 29, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Yglesias Cuban Cafe' trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee grab bread and begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside non food grade bag at prep area.
14-31-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto stored inside reach in cooler in hallway area.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer soiled in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef not date marked inside reach in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At reach in freezer in hallway and chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage rack shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At back hallway. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquetas (118F - Hot Holding) inside warmer at front counter, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator turned up heat on warmer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over plantains inside reach in cooler in back hallway area.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled at dish area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer blade soiled in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored inside hand sink in dish area. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezers in back hallway area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage rack shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In back hallway area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white standing reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in back reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor in prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
82
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto bismal stored inside reach in cooler in back area. Operator removed medicine and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slider blade soiled in back prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and beans, white rice, and cooked chicken with no date mark inside standing reach in cooler. As per operator was prepared one day prior to inspection. Operator labeled products. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Andy M and Ana Y.
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor in back prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white standing reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in back reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor in prep area.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled next to coffee station.
02D-01-5
47
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice. Operator removed scoop and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris, located at preparation area. During the inspection operator cleaned.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed chest freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located by the kitchen entrance.
14-33-4
64
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license during the routine inspection. Confirmation #27195591. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. Operator provided hair restraints to the employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in standing reach-in freezer, located at preparation area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, located at preparation area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter.. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
64
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator added water and observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with sugar with no label. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Andy Marquez .
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair net inside kitchen. Employee put a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside kitchen . Employee stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon on standing water at 90°F next to coffe machine at front counter.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by kitchen entrance. Also, Observed soiled fan on wall inside kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet towels on top front counter.
21-12-4
50
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container no labeled.
02D-01-5
67
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside the reach in cooler located by the storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside the reach in cooler located by the storage area. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yglesias Cuban Cafe' last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yglesias Cuban Cafe' on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yglesias Cuban Cafe'?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Yglesias Cuban Cafe'.
How does Yglesias Cuban Cafe' compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Yglesias Cuban Cafe' most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Yglesias Cuban Cafe''s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yglesias Cuban Cafe' have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Yglesias Cuban Cafe' means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Yglesias Cuban Cafe' inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yglesias Cuban Cafe' is inspected around three times per year on average.
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