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KU-VA RESTAURANT BAR

Food safety records indicate KU-VA RESTAURANT BAR in MIAMI has 10 inspections with a 2.9/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4200 NW 21 STREET, CONC D-19

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13507003

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Steam table, back area, salad station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Steam table, back area, salad station. **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing salads with no hair restraint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed employee preparing salads with no hair restraint. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10898683

  • 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 four doors walk in cooler ambient temperature at 50 F,
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Steam table, back area, salad station.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing salads with no hair restraint
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed four doors walk in cooler ambient temperature at 50 F, Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed outlets missing.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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, rice, beans not labeled.
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed sugar container not covered.
  • 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 Churrasco (52 F - Cold Holding); Cooked shredded beef (48 F - Cold Holding); Pork chops (48 F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shredded beef (49 F - Cold Holding); Palomilla steak (49 F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); Cooked ground beef (66 F - Cold Holding) according to manager since yesterday
  • 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 Churrasco (52 F - Cold Holding); Cooked shredded beef (48 F - Cold Holding); Pork chops (48 F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shredded beef (49 F - Cold Holding); Palomilla steak (49 F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); Cooked ground beef (66 F - Cold Holding) according to manager since yesterday
  • 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.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 03/1/22
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed employee preparing manager Daniela Aponte without manager certification.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed dishwasher area hand washing sink with no paper towel. Employee provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed no consumer advisory on breakfast menu. Provided Manager with advisory and posted on the wall. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10782248

  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, speaker on top of the prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Observed cellphone, on top of the prep table **Time Extended**
  • 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager took scoop out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Sandro Hernandez with no manager certification, he is been working here for more than three years. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Observed manager Sandro Hernandez with no manager certification, he is been working here for more than three years. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Back area , steam table, salad station cutting boards. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, speaker on top of the prep table
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven in disrepair not in use
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of marinated chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager took scoop out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped at the bar area.
  • 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking from a bottle without washing hands. Manager coached employee on washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Sandro Hernandez with no manager certification, he is been working here for more than three years.
  • 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. Observed employee training expired for all employees Kanel Rodriguez, Madeline Baloy,Christopher Guerra, Amaya Franco, Maximilian Perez all expired on 02/16/35

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand washing sink.
  • 02C-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 rice pudding not date marked.

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ovens in disrepair no in use.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens soiled Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container inside of the front area hand washing sink.

Inspection Date: 5/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8668961

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee removed fish from bags **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of milk stored on the walk in cooler floor
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven no in use soiled
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container no labeled. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-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 flans made onsite no date marked.

Inspection Date: 3/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8527515

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken at theBack area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container no covered, rice container no covered.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice pudding with no date marked.

Inspection Date: 1/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8527026

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut fruits. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut fruits. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383530

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep cooler.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven soiled.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under steam table soiled. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham croquettes, meat empanadas, chicken empanadas, meat empanadas no covered inside of the walk in freezer, reach in cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container no labeled. Employee labeled container. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Manager coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup inside of the bar hand washing sink.
  • 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. For all employees.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut fruits.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(2,746 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday:6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday:6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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