Cucu’S Nest Bar

1672 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cucu’S Nest Bar five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, showing up three times.

Cucu’S Nest Bar's latest score of 82 sits above the Miami Beach average of 69. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Feb 11, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl and a winded bottle inside the sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand sink upstairs.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. **Repeat Violation**

29-28-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed one stall is missing a trash can. **Repeat Violation**

32-12-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - 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. Form provided.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - 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. Form provided. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the triple sink.

29-28-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed upstairs by the soda rack.

51-11-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water and juice in plastic bottles on the floor at the stair case.

08B-38-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes in the wall across from the ice machine.

36-24-5

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.

10-14-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cucu’S Nest Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cucu’S Nest Bar on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cucu’S Nest Bar?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cucu’S Nest Bar.

How does Cucu’S Nest Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Cucu’S Nest Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Cucu’S Nest Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cucu’S Nest Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cucu’S Nest Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cucu’S Nest Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cucu’S Nest Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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