CUBACHOBEE RESTAURANT
7400 NW S RIVER DR BAY 5-6 · MEDLEY · Dade County · FL 33166
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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 over raw fish inside reach in cooler under griddle in kitchen. Operator stored food properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
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 part of front counter removed without plan review submitted and approved.
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.
Basic 10
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon bags uncut stored inside reach in cooler under griddle in kitchen. Operator started to cut bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of griddle in kitchen. Also, observed reach in cooler door handle missing.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in front of Three compartment sink.
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of griddle in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cup box stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at room temperature in back kitchen. Operator place meat inside Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and honey containers unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:42 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.