MOJITOS CUBAN CUISINE
8000 SW 8TH STREET, MIAMI, FL 33144
License #2335202
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →MOJITOS CUBAN CUISINE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 27.7 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 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 11 critical, 8 major, 15 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 7, 2026 shows 20 observation rows: 7 critical, 2 major, and 11 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 snapper filets thawed in ROP. Observed 11 Mahi Mahi filets thawed in ROP.
- [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between wall and prep table next to ice bin.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed items off of floor.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bathroom above wooden serving boards. Operator removed cleaner.
- [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 all employee certificates expired; 11/24. Alejandro, Roberto, Xielem, Ruben, Eduardo.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Operator had employees clean out at time of inspection.
- [14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler Across cook line with ambient temp of 54F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 2 hours: pico de gallo (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (57F - Cold Holding). Operator grabbed ice to place on items.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line: Cooked onions (122F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Operator placed onto flat top to reheat.
- [06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 snapper filets thawed in ROP. Observed 11 Mahi Mahi filets thawed in ROP.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in dry storage; flour no label.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in ware wash area blocked. Operator moved shelf to access hand sink.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on shelf above utensils in waiter station. Operator removed during inspection.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler Across cook line with ambient temp of 54F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 2 hours: pico de gallo (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (57F - Cold Holding). Operator grabbed ice to place on items.
- [12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rub face and continue work in kitchen without handwashing. Inspector spoke to operator about proper handwashing techniques, and provided handout.
- [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 above raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken from above beef.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cup used as scoop in flour container. Operator removed cup.
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in bar coolers and cooler in waiter station.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken from above pork.
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
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