CUBA CAFE
With 8 inspections documented, CUBA CAFE maintains a 3.5/5 food safety rating in MIAMI BEACH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
875 Northwest 42nd Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33126
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10914702
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter inside RIC by kitchen entrance.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside RIC by end of kitchen.
- 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 chicken breast (122F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (97F - Hot Holding) at steam table front line, as per manager for approximately 1 hour prior.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers uncooked eggs with no consumer advisory, provided to manager and posted at dining area. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 5/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10703202
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 10/24/2024
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table across 3 compartment sink.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter equipment added and a reach in cooler added located across 3 compartment sink without plans.
Inspection Date: 7/22/2024
Inspection Date: 7/11/2024
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerator door in disrepair at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 4/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503933
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerator door in disrepair at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out bags stored on floor at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tomatoes at refrigerator at kitchen. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coconut inside hand washing sink at kitchen. Coconut was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 food handler certificates expired for Gladys, Ana, and Ximena. Warning
Inspection Date: 12/8/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503390
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerator door in disrepair at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed refrigerator door in disrepair at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out bags stored on floor at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed single service carry out bags stored on floor at front counter. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8389406
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not stored upturned at preparation area. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerator door in disrepair at kitchen. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out bags stored on floor at front counter. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2021. Repeat Violation 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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement form. Warning
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 642-0323
Website: https://www.boredcuban.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(233 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Bakery
✓ Restaurant
✓ Store
Location
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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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