CUCINA MODERNA
11225 MIRAMAR PKWY STE 260 · MIRAMAR · Broward County · FL 33025
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 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw steak stored over sauces in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate steak. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw fish to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed aranchini cold held at 44F in flip top cooler. Per operator, item placed in cooler 3,5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 2/15/2023. Mechref Zeaitir 2/15/2018 **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash wash sink block with rolling cart and garbage container in dishwashing area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at front line used to stored knife. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on pasta stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, pasta cooked on 1/19/24. Operator correctly date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee drinking from an open cup in food preparation area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between flip top cooler and prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops found in water at 131F. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt removal from the original container not labeled. Operator label container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.