MARY'S CUBAN CAFE

Name: MARY'S CUBAN CAFE
Address: 808 SE 8TH STREET, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 53.7

808 SE 8TH STREET, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2315285

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

53.7 Grade F / 100

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MARY'S CUBAN CAFE in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 53.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 52 total violations — 4 critical, 12 major, 36 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 12, 2026 shows 22 observation rows: 1 critical, 6 major, and 15 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at front counter.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to double door reach in cooler at kitchen area.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright inside metal container on top of preparation table next to slicer machine at kitchen area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed rice container stored on the floor next to steam table at kitchen area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator provided paper towel during inspection.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified on shelf above preparation table at kitchen area. Operator identified during inspection.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease accumulation all around kitchen area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen area.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided and printed to operator during inspection.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside coffee machine at front counter.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided and printed to operator during inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed operators key stored on top of shelf above preparation table at kitchen area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bottle of degreaser stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
[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 food manager certificate expired 02/24/2025 for Maribel Oriol.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef empanada (116F - Hot Holding); Chicken empanada (114F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding unit at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator increased the temperature of the unit during inspection.
[36-04-5] Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed at preparation area.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at mens and womens bathroom and front counter hand wash sink.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed one grooved cutting board on top of preparation table at kitchen area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic spoon inside sugar container not stored with handle above top of sugar.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside all reach in coolers and freezer all around kitchen. Observed stove surfaces soiled with food and grease accumulation at kitchen area.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee car keys and cell phone stored next to sugar container and above prep table at kitchen area.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep table blocking access to handwash sink at kitchen area.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer solution in the middle compartment. Coached operator on proper set up.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at prep area in front of steam table at kitchen area.
[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 food manager certificate for Maribel Oriol expired date 02/24/2025.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced Cheese (44F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to double door freezer. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator removed lids for rapid cooling.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed to containers for degreaser inside handwash sink at kitchen area. Operator removed items during inspection.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in coolers and freezers all around kitchen area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls all around kitchen area.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink at front counter and bathrooms.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor behind stoves at kitchen area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water marks at kitchen area.

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