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CAFE KABANA

7500 25 ST STE 103 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33122-1711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3599481
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10882511
DBPR license2330015

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#14High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching garbage can, then proceeded to touch knife to make salad. Coached employee and manager on hand washing procedure. Employee washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs eggs over raw beef.

#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the walk in cooler Ham (56 F – Cold Holding); Poultry (54 F – Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (59 F – Cold Holding); Marinated pork (57 F – Cold Holding); American cheese (58 F – Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (59 F – Cold Holding) , according to operator stored inside of the walk in cooler for more than four day

Stop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the walk in cooler Ham (56 F – Cold Holding); Poultry (54 F – Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (59 F – Cold Holding); Marinated pork (57 F – Cold Holding); American cheese (58 F – Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (59 F – Cold Holding) , according to operator stored inside of the walk in cooler for more than four day

Intermediate 7

#18Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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.

#19Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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 manager certification under Armando Valladares expired on 04/10/24

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed inside of the kitchen area hand washing sink a hose, employee must wash sign.

#21Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.

#22Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. Evelio Bermudez without an employee certification.

#23Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Observed employee Elizabeth Peña, Dany Martinez

#24Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory.

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean spoons not inverted in the front counter area.

#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – 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 walk in cooler ambient temperature running at 56 F,

#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while preparing food.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 56 F

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice, cases of clear liquid fry oil stored on the kitchen floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on the lobby floor.

#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall in the storage area.

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in cooler ambient temperature

#9Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of lids, cups stored in the lobby floor.

#11Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust

#12Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.