Kuba Kitchen
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Kuba Kitchen nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 27, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Kuba Kitchen's latest score is in line with the Miami average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
74
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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.
22-41-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by cafeteria area and by entrance of kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage.
36-32-5
58
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license October 1, 2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 09/24. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves located next to cook line. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep station soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation on shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23. Paid at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling sagging in back corner of dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line. Removed and sent to dirty dish area for washing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager showed receipt of renewed license (Confirmation # 2023274001-42) **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Provided form to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Provided form to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface near the back exit.
14-17-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per chef it was cooked on Saturday. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handled touching beans and salt. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under a white cutting board at the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at the reach in cooler.
23-03-4
70
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fruit pulp inside supply bags in the reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef inside the reach in cooler held more than 24 hrs not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and seasoning inside a metal container not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a cloth under a red cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board with too many marks no longer cleanable next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kuba Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kuba Kitchen on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kuba Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kuba Kitchen.
How does Kuba Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Kuba Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Kuba Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kuba Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kuba Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kuba Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kuba Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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