CAJIO'S CUBAN CUISINE

Name: CAJIO'S CUBAN CUISINE
Address: 20505 S DIXIE HWY STE 1851, MIAMI, FL, 33189, US

20505 S DIXIE HWY STE 1851, MIAMI, FL 33189

License #2326917

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

F 51.3/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

18.7 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup used as scoop inside the salt. Manager discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
[41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 400+ ppm at 3 compartment sink. Manager adjusted sanitizer to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf above preparation table by the walk in cooler.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation.
[12B-02-4] Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an open container with coffee stored above preparation table in the kitchen. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (115 F - Hot Holding) next to the fryer. Also observed croquettes (110 F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. Manager reheat per the food to 178 F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a utensil stored inside the hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between the wall and the preparation table. Manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wiping clothes in 3 preparation tables in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Manager stored food at least 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified in the kitchen area. Manager labeled the salt. **Corrected On-Site**
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts not dare marked inside the reach in cooler at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wiping clothes in 3 preparation tables in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cheese inside the reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified in the kitchen area. Manager labeled the salt. **Corrected On-Site**
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a utensil stored inside the hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup used as scoop inside the salt. Manager discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
[12B-02-4] Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an open container with coffee stored above preparation table in the kitchen. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
[41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 400+ ppm at 3 compartment sink. Manager adjusted sanitizer to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between the wall and the preparation table. Manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Manager stored food at least 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf above preparation table by the walk in cooler.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (115 F - Hot Holding) next to the fryer. Also observed croquettes (110 F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. Manager reheat per the food to 178 F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Call Back - Extension given, pending
[29-20-5] very slow draining water in handwash sink, observed at the front counter. **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout in the kitchen area. **Warning**
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certificate for Heydrick Perez expired on 01/08/2025 **Warning**
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout in the kitchen area. **Warning**
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certificate for Heydrick Perez expired on 01/08/2025 **Warning**
[29-20-5] very slow draining water in handwash sink, observed at the front counter. **Warning**

Warning Issued
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above preparation table in the kitchen. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee beverage stored inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen area. Manager discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (48 F - Cooling); ajiaco (44 F - Cooling); cooked potatoes (44 F - Cooling)inside the walk in cooler. As per manager all food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked carrots inside the reach in cooler not covered. Manager covered it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee was not able to answer how to sanitize utensils. Employee was coached. **Warning**
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed 2 sanitizer buckets stored on 2 different preparation tables in the kitchen. Manager removed then. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza (121 F - Hot Holding); Jamaica patties (115 F - Hot Holding); croquettes (117F - Hot Holding); chicken (122 F - Hot Holding); veggies (110 F - Hot Holding); ox tails (117 F - Cold Holding); potato (116 F - Hot Holding); fish (113 F - Hot Holding); beef (118 F - Hot Holding); tamales (126 F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. As per manager food was placed less than 2 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (48 F - Cooling); ajiaco (44 F - Cooling); cooked potatoes (44 F - Cooling)inside the walk in cooler. As per manager all food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed 2 sanitizer buckets stored on 2 different preparation tables in the kitchen. Manager removed then. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked carrots inside the reach in cooler not covered. Manager covered it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beans (48 F - Cooling); ajiaco (44 F - Cooling); cooked potatoes (44 F - Cooling)inside the walk in cooler. As per manager all food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
[29-20-5] very slow draining water in handwash sink, observed at the front counter. **Warning**
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout in the kitchen area. **Warning**
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler at the kitchen. As per manager cheese was stored less than 1 hour ago. Manager placed cheese inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee beverage stored inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen area. Manager discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza (121 F - Hot Holding); Jamaica patties (115 F - Hot Holding); croquettes (117F - Hot Holding); chicken (122 F - Hot Holding); veggies (110 F - Hot Holding); ox tails (117 F - Cold Holding); potato (116 F - Hot Holding); fish (113 F - Hot Holding); beef (118 F - Hot Holding); tamales (126 F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. As per manager food was placed less than 2 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee was not able to answer how to sanitize utensils. Employee was coached. **Warning**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above preparation table in the kitchen. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certificate for Heydrick Perez expired on 01/08/2025 **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**