Damicuba
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
82
Score
Damicuba has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “stored food not covered” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Damicuba is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic containers with ice cream stored in chest freezer, located at front counter not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mozzarella cheese thawing at room temperature. Reviewed proper thawing procedures with the employee and provided coaching on approved food safety methods.
06-01-5
82
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored in chest freezer not covered. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored in chest freezer not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
95
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food waters which can range from the to customers with an expired license. 10/01/2025
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink(chlorine). During the inspection employee removed.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Aida Elena Gonzalez.
53A-01-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored in chest freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
61
Oct 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler with prep top in disrepair, not keeping food cold. Ambient temperature reading 63F. The following food in reach in: tomato sauce (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); ham (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food was placed in reach in prep top 2 hours prior to inspection. Operator moved food to second reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed cold holding unit still not working properly. Ambient thermometer reading 65F. No food being held in unit at time of Call Back. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout establishment **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout premises **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout premises **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 reach in cooler with prep top in disrepair, not keeping food cold. Ambient temperature reading 63F. The following food in reach in: tomato sauce (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); ham (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, equipment will be called in for repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed cold holding unit still not working properly. Ambient thermometer reading 65F. No food being held in unit at time of Call Back. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at ice cream freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed ice buildup at ice cream freezer **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed coffee stored in plastic cookie containers er **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed coffee stored in plastic cookie containers **Time Extended**
25-32-4
64
Sep 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler with prep top in disrepair, not keeping food cold. Ambient temperature reading 63F. The following food in reach in: tomato sauce (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); ham (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food was placed in reach in prep top 2 hours prior to inspection. Operator moved food to second reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at front counter. Manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout establishment **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout premises **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - 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 reach in cooler with prep top in disrepair, not keeping food cold. Ambient temperature reading 63F. The following food in reach in: tomato sauce (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); ham (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, equipment will be called in for repair. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored with single service plates **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at ice cream freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed coffee stored in plastic cookie containers er **Warning**
25-32-4
52
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hand sanitizer stored on meat slicer.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled bag stored on meat slicer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at front counter. Sink blocked by water jugs. Cook line hand wash sink blocked with broom.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap stored in sink on cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter, cook kitchen and employee restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under drip pan.
21-05-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone stored on food prep table next to drink mixers.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at front counter.
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of spaghetti noodles stored on floor on side of wall and stove.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of spaghetti sauce and pineapple stored on floor under oven.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Open can of pineapple chunks stored in upright cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- shredded cheese 30F in 3 compartment sink no running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Multiple wet soiled cloths stored on food prep areas through out establishment.
21-09-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Wood floor planks torn and in disrepair in cook kitchen and front counter.
36-10-4
30
Mar 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Time Extended**
50-17-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed on the approved plan the establishment has remodeled the establishment and equipments such as hand sinks, stove, fryers, microwave, toaster had been relocated. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed on the approved plan the establishment has remodeled the establishment and equipments such as hoods, hand sinks, stove, fryers, microwave, and toaster had been relocated. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. By the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. By the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
16-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the employee restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the employee restroom. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
67
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Discussed and provided the handout to the operator for the biBig 6 foodborne illnesses. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed on the approved plan the establishment has remodeled the establishment and equipments such as hand sinks, stove, fryers, microwave, toaster had been relocated.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By the employee restroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed outside and area with one wall from the building with other no walls, has no roof structure (overhead canopy) behind the building through the back door: 1 stand up reach in cooler with raw shell eggs, cheese, milk, pizza dough, condiments, butter, and raspberry syrup stored inside. Stand up reach in freezer: pizza, pastelitos, cheese, chorizo, chicken turnovers. Observed a prep table: cans of pineapples, cooking oil, bags of flour, cartons of salt, and dry yeast. Observed the area is not fully enclosed nor protected from environmental contamination. Observed people walk from the road, pass through the area to use the outside restroom during the inspection.
08B-43-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. By the three compartment sink.
16-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed in the back of the building: 5 prep tables, 1 coffee machine, 1 ice cream machine, 1 counter hot box, 1 non-working flip top reach in cooler, I non working ice cream machine, 1 meat slicer, 1 dough mixer.
33-31-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed outside and area with one wall from the building with other no walls, overhead canopy (has no roof structure) behind the building through the back door: 1 stand up reach in cooler with raw shell eggs, cheese, milk, pizza dough, condiments, butter, and raspberry syrup stored inside. Stand up reach in freezer: pizza, pastelitos, cheese, chorizo, chicken turnovers. Observed a prep table: cans of pineapples, cooking oil, bags of flour, cartons of salt, and dry yeast. Observed the area is not fully enclosed nor protected from environmental contamination. Observed people walk from the road, pass through the area to use the outside restroom during the inspection.
08B-63-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the employee restroom.
31B-04-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Damicuba last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Damicuba on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Damicuba?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Damicuba.
How does Damicuba compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Damicuba most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Damicuba's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Damicuba have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Damicuba 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 Damicuba inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Damicuba is inspected around three times per year on average.
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