KUBA 8 RESTAURANTE
8342 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331444180
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-29-4High 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 handle customer payments at register then proceeded to make sandwiches with no hand wash. **Warning**
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler containers of lentils (69F – Cold Holding); shredded beef (69F – Cold Holding); meatballs (71F – Cold Holding); creamer (73F – Cold Holding); shelled eggs (72F – Cold Holding) all with surface mold like substance on them. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in standing reach in cooler packages of beef and pork ribs stored over precooked meatballs and French fries. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler lentils (69F – Cold Holding); shredded beef (69F – Cold Holding); meatballs (71F – Cold Holding); creamer (73F – Cold Holding); shelled eggs (72F – Cold Holding) all with surface mold like substance on them. As per operator for more than 24 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler containers of lentils (69F – Cold Holding); shredded beef (69F – Cold Holding); meatballs (71F – Cold Holding); creamer (73F – Cold Holding); shelled eggs (72F – Cold Holding) all with surface mold like substance on them. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink at front counter. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided operator with form to print. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter handwashing sink, employee keys and purse stored inside. Employee removed items and stored on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed no hand wash sink in additional prep food area in the dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an additional food area in the dining room with a steam table and reach in cooler no food inside. Observed no hand wash sink in the new prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on non food-contact equipment. Observed all storage shelves in kitchen area with accumulation of surface rust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 12
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed standing reach in cooler p/freezer unit door handles soiled. **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean containers stored above three compartment sink in kitchen. Observed clean pots stored on rusted shelves in kitchen. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – 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 not functioning. Ambient air temperature reads 75F. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed in kitchen area, oven door handle broken. Observed in kitchen area, bottom of reach in cooler/ freezer unit broken. **Warning**
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at standing reach in cooler / freezer unit in kitchen. **Warning**
36-52-4Basic – Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in standing reach in cooler, containers of meat not covered. Observed at front counter, a container of sugar at coffee station not covered. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed floors and shelves soiled with old residue. Observed walls of walk in cooler soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at walls in kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:20 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.