CUBAN CAJITA
CUBAN CAJITA located in MIAMI has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
1405 Southwest 107th Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33174
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13454232
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10886195
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice and container with beans stored on floor under hand sink. Observed crate with peppers stored on floor under service window. Warning
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 Live, small flying insects flying at kitchen. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over smoked pork. Operator removed the beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); smoked pork (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to entrance. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator moved products to freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed trays inside hand sink. Operator removed the trays. Observed employee washing dishes inside hand sink. Coached employee on proper use of hand sink. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 2/3/2025
Inspection Date: 8/27/2024
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions and veggies stored on floor.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service stored on floor.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork 41F thawing at room temperature under grill. As per employee for approximately 3 hrs. Employee started the food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket inside hand sink. Employee removed the bucket. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8493264
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go plates not inverted on top shelf. Operator inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 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 operator with form to print. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu item Parrillada LaCubana, churrasco meat, not identified with asterisk.
- 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 operator with form. Operator reviewed and signed form with employee during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/5/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8487255
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed