MARY'S CUBAN CAFE

Name: MARY'S CUBAN CAFE
Address: 808 SE 8TH STREET, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 5.4

808 SE 8TH STREET, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2315285

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

5.4 Grade F / 100

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September 4, 2026 · 10 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food

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MARY'S CUBAN CAFE in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 5.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 96 total violations — 10 critical, 20 major, 66 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-02-5] 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.
[14-01-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[02D-01-5] 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.
[08A-17-6] 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.
[08A-02-6] 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.
[36-27-5] 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.
[36-04-5] Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed at preparation area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside mini chest at front counter.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed degreaser container inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area.
[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.
[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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed rice container stored on the floor next to steam table at kitchen area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at front counter.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled 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.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided and printed to operator during inspection.
[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.
[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.
[36-04-5] Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed at preparation area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease accumulation all around kitchen area.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside coffee machine at front counter.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls all around kitchen area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water marks 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.
[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.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor behind stoves at kitchen area.
[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.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at 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.
[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.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in coolers and freezers all around kitchen area.
[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.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[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.
[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.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep table blocking access to handwash sink at kitchen area.
[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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[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 at front counter and kitchen area.Instructed operator on properly set up, operator set up correctly.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak stew (121F - Hot Holding); breaded chicken (128F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than 1 hour, proceed to reheat food.
[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 form during inspection.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed HWS in kitchen area, operator restocked during inspection.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[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 cooked steak not date marked inside reach in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours.
[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. Observed Angel Alonso training expired.