CUCINA POVERA
3060 SW 37 AVE SUITE 105, Miami FL 33146 · 917.371.4454
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2025
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in freezer, raw beef steaks stored over raw salmon and corvina. Operator removed. Observed in walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over beef patties and salmon. Operator removed and stored correctly.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler raw beef and veal stored over bagels and fries. Operator removed and stored items correctly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sealed container of chocolate chips. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line drawer coolers. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of walk in freezer unit. Operator cleaned up.
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine unprotected. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in container er of raw calamari at cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line hand wash sink.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed to go plates, napkins and utensils stored in out of service restroom. Operator began to remove items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for squeeze bottles of oils at cook line cart.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed at standing reach in freezer unit raw ground pork packages stored in the same container as cooked lamb burgers. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in freezer container of raw chicken stored over a box of shrimp and fries. Operator removed items and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener blade.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in closed containers of breading and calamari mix. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar and storage area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at pizza preparation area of kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cook line stored in water at 73F operator increased heat.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under green cutting board at cook line prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at reach in cooler gaskets.
Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during storage. Observed unpackaged loaf of bread stored on reach in cooler shelf. Operator removed to discard.
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee meal stored on top of restaurant cake at bakery reach in cooler. Employee removed.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at pizza station flip top cooler.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar.
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in freezer, raw beef steaks stored over raw salmon and corvina. Operator removed. Observed in walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over beef patties and salmon. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishing using reduced oxygen packaging for salmon, corvina and octopus.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar.
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.
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.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishing using reduced oxygen packaging for salmon, corvina and octopus.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a small container of flour at dry storage area. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 tanks at dry storage area not secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee meal stored on top of restaurant cake at bakery reach in cooler. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer boxes of corvina, ice cream, beef's stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area a box of bananas and cooking oil stored on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in containers of flour. Operator removed.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at pizza station flip top cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at coffee station hand wash sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed at dry storage area a container of rice stored uncovered. Operator placed lid onto container.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at all hand sinks.
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