KU-VA RESTAURANT BAR
4200 NW 21 STREET, CONC D-19, Miami FL 33122 · 305.869.1385
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
FEB 25
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019023167 | Apr 3, 2019 | Jul 23, 2019 | $200 |
| 1--2014048444 | Nov 18, 2014 | Feb 5, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard with heavy soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside of the dishwasher area hand washing sink
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to manager. Manager posted advisory in the lobby.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken salad, Cuban sandwiches salad made today not date marked.
Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a fruit punch bottle inside of the kitchen prep cooler
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee serving food with no hair restraint
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles by the oven located in the back area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of ice machine soiled
Aug 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Steam table, back area, salad station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing salads with no hair restraint
Aug 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed sugar container not covered.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the walk in cooler Churrasco (52 F - Cold Holding); Cooked shredded beef (48 F - Cold Holding); Pork chops (48 F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shredded beef (49 F - Cold Holding); Palomilla steak (49 F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); Cooked ground beef (66 F - Cold Holding) according to manager since yesterday
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the walk in cooler Churrasco (52 F - Cold Holding); Cooked shredded beef (48 F - Cold Holding); Pork chops (48 F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shredded beef (49 F - Cold Holding); Palomilla steak (49 F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); Cooked ground beef (66 F - Cold Holding) according to manager since yesterday
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.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 03/1/22
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed employee preparing manager Daniela Aponte without manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed dishwasher area hand washing sink with no paper towel. Employee provided paper towel.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on breakfast menu. Provided Manager with advisory and posted on the wall.
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 four doors walk in cooler ambient temperature at 50 F,
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Steam table, back area, salad station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing salads with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Observed four doors walk in cooler ambient temperature at 50 F,
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed outlets missing.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container, rice, beans not labeled.
Apr 21, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Sandro Hernandez with no manager certification, he is been working here for more than three years.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, speaker on top of the prep table
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager took scoop out.
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking from a bottle without washing hands. Manager coached employee on washing hands.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Sandro Hernandez with no manager certification, he is been working here for more than three years.
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. Observed employee training expired for all employees Kanel Rodriguez, Madeline Baloy,Christopher Guerra, Amaya Franco, Maximilian Perez all expired on 02/16/35
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Back area, steam table, salad station cutting boards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, speaker on top of the prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven in disrepair not in use
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of marinated chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager took scoop out.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped at the bar area.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand washing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container inside of the front area hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ovens in disrepair no in use.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens soiled
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans made onsite no date marked.
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. Employee removed fish from bags
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of milk stored on the walk in cooler floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven no in use soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container no labeled. Operator labeled it.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice pudding with no date marked.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken at theBack area.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container no covered, rice container no covered.
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut fruits.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Manager coached employee.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup inside of the bar hand washing sink.
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. For all employees.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut fruits.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under steam table soiled. Employee cleaned it.
Stored food not covered. Observed ham croquettes, meat empanadas, chicken empanadas, meat empanadas no covered inside of the walk in freezer, reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container no labeled. Employee labeled container.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.