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MARY'S CUBAN CAFE

Food safety records indicate MARY'S CUBAN CAFE in HIALEAH has 5 inspections with a 2.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

808 Southeast 8th Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33010
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10893932

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water marks at kitchen area. Warning
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee car keys and cell phone stored next to sugar container and above prep table at kitchen area. Warning
  • 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 sanitizer solution in the middle compartment. Coached operator on proper set up. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor behind stoves at kitchen area. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic spoon inside sugar container not stored with handle above top of sugar. Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink at front counter and bathrooms. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside all reach in coolers and freezer all around kitchen. Observed stove surfaces soiled with food and grease accumulation at kitchen area. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in coolers and freezers all around kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls all around kitchen area. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at prep area in front of steam table at kitchen area. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced Cheese (44F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to double door freezer. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator removed lids for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Maribel Oriol expired date 02/24/2025. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep table blocking access to handwash sink at kitchen area. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed to containers for degreaser inside handwash sink at kitchen area. Operator removed items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, throughout the kitchen areas.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the restaurant areas.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above 2 doors standing reach in freezer.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above kitchen preparation area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen stove with heavy soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues.

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach underneath shelf by the coffee machine.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located by the three compartment sink
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair, by the preparation area.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's bathroom and women's bathroom.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

Inspection Date: 6/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8606764

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the establishment.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at employee bathroom. Discussed with operator and provided printed sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.

Inspection Date: 2/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357528

  • 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 at front counter and kitchen area.Instructed operator on properly set up, operator set up correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak stew (121F - Hot Holding); breaded chicken (128F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than 1 hour, proceed to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4: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. Provided form during inspection.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed HWS in kitchen area, operator restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 11-26-1: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.
  • 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 steak not date marked inside reach in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours.
  • 53B-05-5: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 Angel Alonso training expired.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(79 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:6:29 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:6:29 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:6:29 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:6:29 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:6:29 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:6:29 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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