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KUBA8

8342 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 2, 2024
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3501542
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8887050
DBPR license2325690

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#11High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken soup (50/51F – Cold Holding); beans and rice (44/45F – Cold Holding) As per operator, chicken soup and beans and rice were cooked the day before and placed in reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat food. Manager switched items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler cracked eggs with shell eggs, 9. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on counter not being used. Manager put eggs in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken soup (50/51F – Cold Holding); beans and rice (44/45F – Cold Holding) As per operator, chicken soup and beans and rice were cooked the day before and placed in reach in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans 125F. Operator stated beans were for service for current day and prepared 2 hours prior to inspection. Inspector coached manager on proper hot holding temperatures, manager put beans back on heat for reheating and hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored above cases of water next to mop sink . Manager removed water from underneath chemicals. observed chemicals stored on floor of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#18Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken soup (50/51F – Cold Holding); beans and rice (44/45F – Cold Holding) As per operator, chicken soup and beans and rice were cooked the day before and placed in reach in cooler. Food was put in pans with lid and directly put in reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu ceviche not identified as raw. Manager grabbed pen to mark all menus. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at hand sink in bar area or in bathroom stall. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding prepared onsite day before not date marked. Manager wrote date on container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles damaged throughout establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Behind coffee bar observed hole in floor. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in office water and soda stored on floor. Manager removed items from floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food in freezer not covered, manager wrapped containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic36-04-5

Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed lines exposed on ceiling above food preparation table in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager flipped mop for proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled.manager labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
4 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
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.