CUBA CAFE

875 Northwest 42nd Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33126
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

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Nearby Locations

4041 NW 7 ST

Miami, FL

3953 NW 7 ST

Miami, FL

1000 NW 42 AVE

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4360 NW 7 ST

Miami, FL

4685 NW 7 ST

Miami, FL

450 NW 37TH AVENUE

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450 NW 37TH AVE

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701 NW 37 AVE

Miami, FL

4249 W FLAGLER ST

Miami, FL

12948 SW 87 AVE

Miami, FL

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 5/7/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #10703202
2025-05-07
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 10/24/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2

Inspection Details:

  • 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.
Health Inspector (2024-10-24)
2024-10-24
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 7/22/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2

Inspection Details:

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fridge door in disrepair at kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside handsink at front counter.
Health Inspector (2024-07-22)
2024-07-22
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 7/11/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Health Inspector (2024-07-11)
2024-07-11
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 4/25/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 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
Food Inspector #8503933
2024-04-25
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 12/8/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #8503390
2023-12-08
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 9/19/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
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 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
Food Inspector #8389406
2023-09-19
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

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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

Restaurant Features

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