CABANA CAFE
5685 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged frozen tuna thawing under refrigeration inside the sealed bag. Employee opened the bag immediately and was explained about the risk of the process. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while working with food .
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( some of the coolers underneath the service window, front and back ).
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from a faucet at the hand sink located at the ware washing area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on counter. Employee moved it immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking . Observed 4 2oz containers of butter at room temperature under time control procedure without time mark. As per employee the butter was placed under time control 1 hr ago. Employees marked the butter tray. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing ambient thermometer in reach in cooler located at the end of the back line . Person in charge placed one thermometer inside. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product in plastic spray bottle without label. Bottle was labeled immediately. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/14/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets. Employees removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towels underneath cutting boards. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen tuna thawing inside standing water. Person in charge discarded the water and placed the tuna inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes and then, touching clean dishes without washing his hands in between.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter kept at room temperature of 74 F at the front bar ( less than 4 hrs). Person in charge decided to use Time as Public Health Control . Procedure was provided and filled it out. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored with food contact surface up.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employee unisex restroom with uncovered trash container.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop left on the top side of the ice machine, Employee washed it immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils stored inside water ( water temp 73 F) . Employee discarded the water immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler fan with mold like substance. Equipment located at the bar .
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched the ready to eat cut tomato with bare hands. Employee discarded the food and washed her hands . Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food with an expired license since 10/1/23. Admin Complaint
- 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. Information was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Missing certified manager while conducting the inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
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★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
(52 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday:7:00 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 – 11:00 AM, 12:00 – 9:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025