CUBA LIVES RESTAURANT
dba CUBA LIVES RESTAURANT INC
About this restaurant
Cuba Lives Restaurant is a seating restaurant with 200 seats located in Hialeah. According to their website, the establishment opened in 2016 and operates as a family restaurant offering Cuban and international buffet cuisine, combining traditional family recipes with modern preparation. Reviews describe the restaurant as combining authentic Cuban and international food offerings.
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Food Safety Grade
Poor
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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4590 W 12 AVE
HIALEAH, FL 33012 - Phone
- 786.210.4507
- DBPR District
- District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
- County (Region Code)
- Miami-Dade (code 13)
- Seating
- 200 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA2330072
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Oct 1, 2026
- Last Inspection
- May 8, 2026
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May 8, 2026
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
×2
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V36
×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13592256
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Dec 10, 2025
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13591989
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Dec 9, 2025
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Warning Issued | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
×2
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10912449
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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