CUBAVANA CAFE
20445-47 OLD CUTLER RD · CUTLER BAY · Dade County · FL 33189
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed BEEF PICADILLO (46F – Cooling) as per manager more than six hours. **Warning**
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at 10ppm at ware washing area. Not dispensing sanitizer. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs stored over ready to eat product at walk in cooler. Manager removed ready to eat products away from eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed BEEF PICADILLO (46F – Cooling) as per manager more than six hours. **Warning**
03D-07-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed RAW LIVER (44F – Cooling) as per manager more than 4 hours. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed incorrect test strips. Operator bought correct strips during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at dry storage at kitchen area rusted and pitted. **Warning**
Basic 9
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile at front counter over orange juice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line grooved. Observed cutting board grooved at work station next to service window at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed servers wearing a watch and bracelet while serving food. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler located at kitchen area next to service window torn and in poor repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink at kitchen area next to service window. Manager placed sign at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in reach in freezer at preparation area soiled with food debris. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. Observed shelves at reach in cooler next to mop sink soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line under flattop griddle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under and behind three compartment sink and drying shelves soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.