PALADAR CANTINA CON SABOR CUBANO
2517 NW 21 TERR, MIAMI, FL 33142
License #2356651
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →PALADAR CANTINA CON SABOR CUBANO in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 3 critical, 2 major, 5 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 16, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 2 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Administrative complaint recommended
- [12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed operator handle raw chicken then grab to go box without changing gloves and washing hands.
- [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 triple sink not set up in correct order. Advised operator how to properly set up triple sink and provided handout.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cooking equipment soiled with grease.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at triple sink.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by cutting board next to triple sink.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath hood filters soiled.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ice cubes and fruit pulp stored directly inside non food grade bag inside reach in freezer.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw steak inside reach in cooler.
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PALADAR CANTINA CON SABOR CUBANO has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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