CAFE KABANA

7500 25 ST STE 103

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13455745

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean spoons not inverted in the front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean spoons not inverted in the front counter area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed clean spoons not inverted in the front counter area. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice, cases of clear liquid fry oil stored on the kitchen floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on the lobby floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice, cases of clear liquid fry oil stored on the kitchen floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on the lobby floor. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed cases of drinks stored on the lobby floor. **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of lids, cups stored in the lobby floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of lids, cups stored in the lobby floor. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed cases of lids, cups stored in the lobby floor. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed sugar container not labeled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed sugar container not labeled. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13454046

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean spoons not inverted in the front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean spoons not inverted in the front counter area. **Time Extended**
  • 14-74-7: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 walk in cooler ambient temperature running at 56 F, - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Operator waiting for technician, walk in cooler ambient temperature at 56 F **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 56 F - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Operator waiting for technician, walk in cooler ambient temperature at 56 F **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice, cases of clear liquid fry oil stored on the kitchen floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on the lobby floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice, cases of clear liquid fry oil stored on the kitchen floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on the lobby floor. **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall in the storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall in the storage area. **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of lids, cups stored in the lobby floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of lids, cups stored in the lobby floor. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed sugar container not labeled. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed inside of the kitchen area hand washing sink a hose, employee must wash sign. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed inside of the kitchen area hand washing sink a hose, employee must wash sign. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Evelio Bermudez without an employee certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Evelio Bermudez without an employee certification. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed employee Elizabeth Peña, Dany Martinez - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: 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. Observed employee Elizabeth Peña; Dany Martinez **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10882511

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean spoons not inverted in the front counter area.
  • 14-74-7: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 walk in cooler ambient temperature running at 56 F,
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while preparing food.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 56 F
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice, cases of clear liquid fry oil stored on the kitchen floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on the lobby floor.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall in the storage area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in cooler ambient temperature
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of lids, cups stored in the lobby floor.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching garbage can, then proceeded to touch knife to make salad. Coached employee and manager on hand washing procedure. Employee washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs eggs over raw beef.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the walk in cooler Ham (56 F - Cold Holding); Poultry (54 F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (59 F - Cold Holding); Marinated pork (57 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (58 F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (59 F - Cold Holding) , according to operator stored inside of the walk in cooler for more than four day
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the walk in cooler Ham (56 F - Cold Holding); Poultry (54 F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (59 F - Cold Holding); Marinated pork (57 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (58 F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (59 F - Cold Holding) , according to operator stored inside of the walk in cooler for more than four day
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification under Armando Valladares expired on 04/10/24
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed inside of the kitchen area hand washing sink a hose, employee must wash sign.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
  • 53B-01-5: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. Evelio Bermudez without an employee certification.
  • 11-26-1: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. Observed employee Elizabeth Peña, Dany Martinez
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory.

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food with not hairnet.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipments with heavy soiled.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. By walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled.
  • 29-44-4:High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed air gap at the mop sink less than one inch. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates and glasses inside of the front counter area. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/19/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler no in use in the kitchen area use as storage.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment soiled.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of ovens soiled
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled.
  • 29-44-4:High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed air gap at the mop sink less than one inch.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front counter hand washing sink. Operator put new roll. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548394

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in storage area next to walk in cooler, a plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on the floor.
  • 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed at hand sink in kitchen area, pipe from sink not properly installed.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at pipe under three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353642

  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under the three compartment sink.
  • 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
  • 11-27-4: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 it to operator **Corrective Action Taken**