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KU-VA RESTAURANT BAR

4200 NW 21 STREET, CONC D-19 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33122

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3610691
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10898683
DBPR license2332882

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed sugar container not covered.

#10High 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 Churrasco (52 F – Cold Holding); Cooked shredded beef (48 F – Cold Holding); Pork chops (48 F – Cold Holding); Cooked Shredded beef (49 F – Cold Holding); Palomilla steak (49 F – Cold Holding); shredded chicken (54 F – Cold Holding); Cooked ground beef (66 F – Cold Holding) according to manager since yesterday

Stop Sale
#11High 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 Churrasco (52 F – Cold Holding); Cooked shredded beef (48 F – Cold Holding); Pork chops (48 F – Cold Holding); Cooked Shredded beef (49 F – Cold Holding); Palomilla steak (49 F – Cold Holding); shredded chicken (54 F – Cold Holding); Cooked ground beef (66 F – Cold Holding) according to manager since yesterday

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate11-27-4

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.

#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 03/1/22

#14Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed employee preparing manager Daniela Aponte without manager certification.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed dishwasher area hand washing sink with no paper towel. Employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate02B-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. Observed no consumer advisory on breakfast menu. Provided Manager with advisory and posted on the wall. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic14-74-7

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 four doors walk in cooler ambient temperature at 50 F,

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Steam table, back area, salad station.

#3Basic13-03-4

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

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed four doors walk in cooler ambient temperature at 50 F, **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed outlets missing.

#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

#7Basic42-01-4

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

#8Basic02D-01-5

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:04 AM.

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
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 17 · 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
1 observation(s)

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