KUBA CABANA BAYSIDE
401 BISCAYNE BLVD STE S102, Miami FL 33132 · (201) 452-9559
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottles of beer stored directly on ice. Located Bar area.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottles of beer stored directly on ice. Located Bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) located at cooked line area. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair and it had an ambient temperature of 54°F. as per manager food was placed in less than two hour ago. Operator retuned food to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool down.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed onions and plastic lip inside hand wash sink kitchen. Operator removed during inspection.
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Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dishwasher area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
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. Reach in cooler located at cooked line area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (85F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than two hours located at raw bar kitchen. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded straw and vegetable inside hand wash sink at bar area. Operator removed and clean the hand wash sink during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator discard the containers during inspection.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher machine 175°f.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen next to mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located near dishwasher machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Salad area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Bar area.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (46F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler as per operator chicken was stored since the previous night. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (46F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler as per operator chicken was stored since the previous night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (65F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than two hours. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Bar area. Operator removed during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container with utensils in standing water at 80°f located cooked line area. Operator removed the water during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted. Located next to toaster. Operator inverted during inspection.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham cheese sandwich (72F - Cold Holding) located on top of prep table as per operator was prepared two days ago. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham cheese sandwich (72F - Cold Holding) located on top of prep table as per operator was prepared two days ago. See stop sale.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed colander inside hand wash sink kitchen. Operator removed during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Pedro Sarracino, Hernesto Labroda.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored inside metal container with standing water at 80°f. Located near toaster area. Operator removed during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar area.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over cooked pork located at cook line. Operator stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal sponge inside bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Metal container with sugar located near hand wash sink kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container with utensil in Water at 75°f. Operator discard the water solution.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan inside walk in cooler.
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.