Cuba Cafe in Miami Beach

Last inspected:

1100 Collins Ave Ste Cu5, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Overview

Cuba Cafe in Miami Beach has accumulated 110 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.2 per visit. The facility has not faced emergency closures or disciplinary actions. Recurring violations involve improper hand and arm washing, outer opening protection, and food contact surface issues. Recent inspections in late 2024 and early 2025 show high-priority violations persisting, with the February 2026 inspection documenting three high-priority violations despite prior compliance callbacks.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
110Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Cuba Cafe in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 4.2 violations / inspection 4.2 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Cuba Cafe in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Cuba Cafe in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cuba Cafe in Miami Beach last inspected?
Cuba Cafe in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Cuba Cafe in Miami Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Cuba Cafe in Miami Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Cuba Cafe in Miami Beach had?
Cuba Cafe in Miami Beach has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cuba Cafe in Miami Beach find?
Cuba Cafe in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on February 23, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cuba Cafe in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
No, Cuba Cafe in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.

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