DAMICUBA
202 SW 57 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Shredded Cheese (45F – Cold Holding); chorizo (52F – Cold Holding); marinara (72F – Cold Holding) at flip top reach in cooler. As per cook, items were put the flip-top reach in cooler over 4 hours ago. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Cheese (45F – Cold Holding); chorizo (52F – Cold Holding); marinara (72F – Cold Holding) at flip top reach in cooler. As per cook, items were placed inside the flip top reach in cooler over 4 hour ago. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-01-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Observed no handout, mailed operator paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. Observed no procedure, emailed over handout for operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof that manager has up to date certificate who has been employed longer than 60 days. Carlos Rodriguez and Elvin Burgos **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels ready for use in bathroom. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee has no proof of training at time of inspection, employee has been employed longer than 60 days. **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. Observed no agreement.discussed with operator and mailed over handout. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at bathroom hand wash sink **Warning**
05-14-5Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
Basic 12
14-69-4Basic – Observed ice buildup in reach in cooler under prep table. Ambient Temperature reading 57F **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles stained in kitchen area **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 reach in cooler across from hand sink with broken door frame, observed it coming off when attempting to shut fridge. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse stored behind counter above single service gloves. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in cook area **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor in kitchen area. Operator moved them 6 inches above ground. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler below prep table. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of ovens soiled in kitchen **Warning**
36-60-5Basic – Observed door frame in disrepair at exit in back of restaurant. **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed used single service gloves left on prep table. Chef followed behind and threw them away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at the hand wash sink behind the front counter. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of cookies with ground coffee inside **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:22 PM.
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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.