MARY'S CUBAN CAFE
808 SE 8TH STREET, Hialeah, FL, 33010
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 4, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (10)
- 08A-17-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef and raw pork inside reach in freezer. Operator placed raw chicken under raw beef and raw pork inside reach in freezer at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5CriticalCorrected on site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked white rice (47F - Cold Holding); Split peas soup (51F - Cold Holding) inside white reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator from last night. Operator discarded it during inspection. Stop sale issued. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked white rice (47F - Cold Holding); Split peas soup (51F - Cold Holding) inside white reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator from last night. Operator discarded it during inspection. Stop sale issued. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 08A-02-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over fruit pulp inside reach in freezer at kitchen area. Operator stored fruit pulp over raw pork inside reach in freezer at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 02D-01-5Repeat
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified on shelf over preparation table in front of stove at cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-01-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside wheat container over coffee machine at front counter.
Basic
- 31A-11-4RepeatCorrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed degreaser container inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 14-69-4Repeat
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside mini chest at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-04-5Repeat
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed.
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-27-5Repeat
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the wall next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
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.