KUBA KITCHEN
3640 NW 7 ST, Miami FL 33125 · 786-907-5732
Last inspected Oct 27, 2025 · 9 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license October 1, 2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019030634 | May 6, 2019 | Jul 23, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Oct 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled.
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At the time of the inspection observed dishwasher sanitizer at 0ppm chlorine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by cafeteria area and by entrance of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink.
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed No soap at handisnk next to grill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and rice held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in Cooler at kitchen
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate for Wendy Vegas expired on 12/27/24.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observe reach in cooler located next to hand wash sink with soiled gaskets.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license October 1, 2024.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 09/24.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves located next to cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observe reach in cooler located next to hand wash sink with soiled gaskets.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep station soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator restocked.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator restocked.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation on shelves.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23. Paid at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Back side of slicer guard soiled. Manager disassembled parts to begin cleaning during inspection.
Ceiling sagging in back corner of dry storage.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line. Removed and sent to dirty dish area for washing.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager showed receipt of renewed license (Confirmation # 2023274001-42)
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. Provided form to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink in back. Operator restocked.
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. Provided form to operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three ceiling tiles near public bathrooms damaged. Operator states service call was placed and tech replaced tiles.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed ladles hung on hood filter system above the cook line. Operator removed and washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface near the back exit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution near reach in cooler. Operator discarded cloth.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear bottles of oil and sauces near cook line not labeled. Operator labeled immediately.
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.