KUBO
745 SE 17 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954.533.9017
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall next to sushi bar, in dining room area. Operator killed and removed roach.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022028040 | Apr 25, 2022 | Jun 21, 2022 | $520 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sushi station- employee provided
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. I rear kitchen, build up of black like substance, employee cleaned and sanitized.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Sushi station- bottle of water on counter, employee removed.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop without handle inside panko bread crumbs. Plastic cup inside dry rice employee removed both..
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Walk in Cooler-handle touching cooked rice, employee removed.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Two single services plastic containers of soup, used for catching grease. Manager removed plastic containers and replaced with metal containers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fi,tears along the cook line- substantial build up of grease and soil.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop inside yellow bucket, employee removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wiping cloths on top of prep tables in preparation area. Employee removed and stored in sanitizer solution.
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back kitchen exit door.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container lid broken on red onion bin inside kitchen.
Feb 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall next to sushi bar, in dining room area. Operator killed and removed roach.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket stored inside hand wash sink in front of cook line. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back kitchen exit door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at bar.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container lid broken on red onion bin inside kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between flip top cooler and prep table at cook line. Operator removed.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ready to eat chicken in reach in freezer. Operator reorganized
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Reviewed with operator procedures for keeping tags 90 days
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No so at dish area hand sink.operator provided paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at dish area hand sink. Operator provided soap
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water leaking from ceiling not on food contact surfaces
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in right flip top cooler
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Flip top in cook line-raw shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours, observed eggs stored above the rim line. Employee removed and placed inside lower cooler for a quick chill.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to ice machine in kitchen area- yellow bucket in front of sink, employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Employee provided
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, next to ice machine. Employee provided.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three employees without certificates
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under prep sink in bar area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic container inside soy sauce, employee removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Forks and spoons on container, service area. Employee removed.
Feb 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon, not commercially packaged, stored above vegetable spring rolls, not commercially packaged, inside low boy freezer at sushi station. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple co2 tanks stored in front of cook line, unsecured.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle in contact with ice inside bob station ice machine. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula stored in standing water at boba station. Operator removed.
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer next to walk-in cooler - Raw beef stored over chicken nuggets. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at reach in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over limes. Employee removed and stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer. Raw portioned pork and raw portioned chicken stored in same container (both items not commercially packaged) operator removed and stored correctly.
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 at walk in cooler - imitation crab (46F - Cold Holding) cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) cooked sliced pork (46F - Cold Holding) bamboo shoots (47F - Cold Holding) boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. As per operator items held out of temp for approximately 12 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - imitation crab (46F - Cold Holding) cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) cooked sliced pork (46F - Cold Holding) bamboo shoots (47F - Cold Holding) boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. As per operator items held out of temp for approximately 12 hours. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at both mop sinks - vacuum breakers missing after splitters.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing station next to rice makers in kitchen.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine - operator provided paper towels.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar - co2 tanks not tie. Operator tied and stored correctly.
Food stored on floor. Observed next to ice machine in dishwashing room - boxes of oil stored directly on floor. operator stored correctly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket. Operator stored correctly.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener inside dry storage area soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to dish machine in back kitchen area. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cup stored inside sushi rice bin. Operator removed.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside low boy cooler at sushi bar. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of avocados stored on floor at dry storage area. Operator properly stored.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine at boba bar, handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed spoon and strainer stored inside 70F standing water at boba bar. 2) Observed scoops stored in 72F standing water next to ice cream freezer at boba bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1) Observed no hand wash sign at boba tea bar hand wash sink. 2) Observed no hand wash sign at sushi bar hand wash sink.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed sanitizer bucket and ran a few cycles; corrected to 100ppm.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing soiled dishes and then begin to remove and handle clean dishes from dish machine. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator relayed to employee.
Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. Observed raw oysters stored at sushi bar without tag. Per operator, operator unaware of requirement to keep shellstock tags. Educated operator on proper shellstock tag procedures. Stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of cooked chicken in 3 door flip top cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed raw oysters stored at sushi bar without tag. Per operator, operator unaware of requirement to keep shellstock tags. Educated operator on proper shellstock tag procedures. Stop sale.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed raw oysters stored at sushi bar without tag. Per operator, operator unaware of requirement to keep shellstock tags. Educated operator on proper shellstock tag procedures. Stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soft boiled eggs stored in walk in cooler without date marking. Per operator, soft boiled eggs were prepared yesterday. Operator had employee date mark soft boiled eggs.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine at tea bar.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine at tea bar. Operator properly stored.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between flip top cooler and reach in freezer 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 scoop handle in contact with flour inside flour bin. Operator properly stored.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in 78°F standing water at tea bar. Operator dumped water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution at cook line. Operator removed.
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