A LO CUBANO TROPICAL
4799 Palm Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33012
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing door at employees bathroom.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed on beverage cooler at front area rice puddings and flans prepared on site yesterday afternoon, for customer self service, no labeled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef container , cooked pork container raw beef container inside reach in cooler 3 doors no date labeled, according to cook prepared two days ago. Employee labeled food containers with preparation dates. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with condensed milk stored on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside reach in cooler used to stored raw chicken.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs stored in hand wash sink hanging from splash guard.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with fruit pulp stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed bucket with fruit pulp stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 'em washing equipment in the incorrect order. Explained employee the correct order to set up 3 com sink, wash , rinse and sanitize. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with fruit pulp stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at prep area. Employee removed knife's Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside walk in freezer light no function Warning
- 53B-01-5: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 no employee training available for any employees . Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup with water on top of preparation table at kitchen, manager discarded cup with water. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of preparation table.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna (60F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler, according to manager open 2 hours ago, Manager put tuna container inside reach in freezer for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed tomato sauce inside reach in cooler opened two days ago no date labeled. Manager labeled food container. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).