CUBANBUFFET
345 E 49 ST, HIALEAH, FL 33013
License #2322980
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →CUBANBUFFET in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 4 critical, 2 major, 10 minor.
Start with the newest inspection, then verify the pattern
The score is the shortcut. The inspection timeline is the real story. Read the latest visit first, open the official DBPR record when you need the source, then compare this restaurant with other options nearby.
What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 19, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 1 major, and 5 minor.
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- •Imported DBPR observations appear directly inside inspection entries when available.
- •When note coverage is missing, the official violation record still stays visible.
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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.
Inspection History
Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.
Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food without hair restraint. Employee provided hat during inspection.
- [29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed mop sink faucet missing.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD 40 next dry pasta on a shelf at kitchen area. Employee removed and stored properly.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided soap during inspection.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting next to 3 compartment sink.
- [14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed drip tray missing at cook line.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed metal container with BBQ sauce inside walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered with aluminum foil during inspection.
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
CUBANBUFFET has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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