Kuba8
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
43
Score
Kuba8 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Kuba8's 43 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment serving food , beverages, and water with expired license. Expired license 10/01/2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored underneath three compartments sink. During the inspection employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 stored in reach in cooler with no dated marked. During the inspection employee placed a label with the date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior had accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout the establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in the wall near the 2 doors standing reach in freezer, located at preparation kitchen.
36-24-5
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 the plastic scoop handle in contact with sugar stored in a plastic container.
10-01-5
43
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where dry food storage is kept.
22-31-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, throughout the kitchen areas.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour stored on the floor by the mixer machine.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 117 F.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
67
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
Oct 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: 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 multiple tiles damaged throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Observed multiple tiles damaged throughout establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed multiple tiles damaged throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Behind coffee bar observed hole in floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Behind coffee bar observed hole in floor **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Oct 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: 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 multiple tiles damaged throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Observed multiple tiles damaged throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Behind coffee bar observed hole in floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Behind coffee bar observed hole in floor **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed lines exposed on ceiling above food preparation table in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Observed lines exposed on ceiling above food preparation table in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-04-5
78
Oct 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken soup (50/51F - Cold Holding); beans and rice (44/45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, chicken soup and beans and rice were cooked the day before and placed in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat food. Manager switched items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler cracked eggs with shell eggs, 9. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on counter not being used. Manager put eggs in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken soup (50/51F - Cold Holding); beans and rice (44/45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, chicken soup and beans and rice were cooked the day before and placed in reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans 125F. Operator stated beans were for service for current day and prepared 2 hours prior to inspection. Inspector coached manager on proper hot holding temperatures, manager put beans back on heat for reheating and hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored above cases of water next to mop sink . Manager removed water from underneath chemicals. observed chemicals stored on floor of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding prepared onsite day before not date marked. Manager wrote date on container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken soup (50/51F - Cold Holding); beans and rice (44/45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, chicken soup and beans and rice were cooked the day before and placed in reach in cooler. Food was put in pans with lid and directly put in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu ceviche not identified as raw. Manager grabbed pen to mark all menus. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at hand sink in bar area or in bathroom stall. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Warning**
14-14-4
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 multiple tiles damaged throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Behind coffee bar observed hole in floor. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in office water and soda stored on floor. Manager removed items from floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food in freezer not covered, manager wrapped containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed lines exposed on ceiling above food preparation table in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager flipped mop for proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled.manager labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
12
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee cleaned the dishes and utensils and putting to dry without sanitized. Operator was informed the correct order to use the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2022. **Warning**
50-17-2
High Priority - 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 raw chicken stored over raw fish at chest reach in freezer located next to the mop sink. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (97 F - Hot Holding) at stove. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the cooked chicken to the grill to be reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the establishment offers ceviche with raw fish not identified on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at the customer bathroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves surfaces rust at walk-in cooler. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked oxtail and cooked lamb not properly date marked. As per operator were prepared yesterday morning. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom located at kitchen area. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned containers stored on the floor under three compartment sink. Operator moved the containers to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler refrigeration system leaking inside. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooked lamb and cooked oxtail at reach in cooler exposed to water splash of the reach in cooler. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs stored on oven door. Operator removed the tongs to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored on floor. Operator moved the single service articles to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining water in hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the refrigeration system of the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kuba8 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kuba8 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kuba8?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kuba8.
How does Kuba8 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Kuba8 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Kuba8's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kuba8 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kuba8 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Kuba8 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kuba8 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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