MI SANDWICH CUBANO

Based on 6 health inspections, MI SANDWICH CUBANO in HIALEAH has earned a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

5864 W 20 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10936253

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at front counter upright reach in cooler not maintaining food at proper cold holding temperature-48-50F. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed upright reach in cooler gasket torn. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the reach in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled on unit located in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bread crops in a container o n top of the preparation table not covered. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the upright reach in cooler located at front counter cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); raw eggs (48F - Cold Holding). Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the upright reach in cooler located at front counter cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); raw eggs (48F - Cold Holding), as per operator all these food items were stored in the unit the day before and cheese (48F - Cold Holding), was stored in the cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator was instructed to discard all the food stored in this unit from the night before and transfer the cheese o another working unit to rapidly cool down. **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/. Jordi A Hernandez, Expired on 08-21-25. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dishwasher storage slicer machine soiled. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser substance not labeled. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/11/2025

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled, microwave located at cook line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hws located at cook line soiled.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Observed under the preparation table rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler located at front counter observed raw quail eggs stored over ham.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender stored in the hws at cook line. Operator removed it.
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed operator provided QT test strip instead of Chlorine test strips.

Inspection Date: 11/7/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner no labeled.

Inspection Date: 4/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8622544

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541970

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food with no hair restraint. Employee put a hat on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil stored on the floor near the mop sink.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled stored next to preparation table. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-02-5: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. At the time of the inspection observed employee Nancy Narajo with food training certificate.

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339519

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food buildup on reach in cooler gasket located in the preparation area.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(316 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:1:30 – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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