MOJITOS CUBAN CUISINE
8000 SW 8TH STREET, Miami, FL, 33144
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 7, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (10)
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line: Cooked onions (122F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Operator placed onto flat top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-07: Observed cooked onions at cook line: 114F Hot Holding. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 01B-13-4Critical
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 snapper filets thawed in ROP. Observed 11 Mahi Mahi filets thawed in ROP. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-07: Observed 7 snapper filets completely thawed in ROP. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler Across cook line with ambient temp of 54F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 2 hours: pico de gallo (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (57F - Cold Holding). Operator grabbed ice to place on items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-07: Observed pico de gallo 68F Cold Holding. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 14-33-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in bar coolers and cooler in waiter station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-07: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-07: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 31A-09-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in ware wash area blocked. Operator moved shelf to access hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-07: **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 14-74-7
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler Across cook line with ambient temp of 54F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 2 hours: pico de gallo (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (57F - Cold Holding). Operator grabbed ice to place on items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-07: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 53B-05-5
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.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 all employee certificates expired; 11/24. Alejandro, Roberto, Xielem, Ruben, Eduardo. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-07: Observed all employee certificates expired; 11/24. Alejandro, Roberto, Xielem, Ruben, Eduardo. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 06-09-1
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 snapper filets thawed in ROP. Observed 11 Mahi Mahi filets thawed in ROP. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-07: Observed 7 snapper filets completely thawed in ROP. **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-07-07: **Time Extended**
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.