CUBA LIVES RESTAURANT
4590 W 12 AVE, Hialeah, FL, 33012
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 15, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Call Back - Complied
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (7)
- 14-38-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several food stored on cracked and broken containers/lids throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen areal **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units throughout kitchen. Observed dust and grease accumulated on fans at kitchen area. Also observed grease accumulated on hot holding unit at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: Observed fan covers cleaned. Still observed on hot holding unit at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 35B-04-4
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed at dry storage area and ice machines area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior and shelves in all units throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-31-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted bottom part of desserts reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 02C-02-5Corrected on site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork,cooked beans,cooked pasta,cooked corn prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler. Observed cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding); pasta (126F - Hot Holding); breaded fish (126F - Hot Holding); cooked eggs (131F - Hot Holding) at buffet line, as per operator less than 1 hour. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-15: Still observed some food containers not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.