KUBA CABANA BAYSIDE
Based on 6 health inspections, KUBA CABANA BAYSIDE in MIAMI has earned a 2.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
401 BISCAYNE BLVD STE S102
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/20/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10871223
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator discard the containers during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (85F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than two hours located at raw bar kitchen. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded straw and vegetable inside hand wash sink at bar area. Operator removed and clean the hand wash sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Inspection Date: 2/4/2025
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen next to mop sink.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located near dishwasher machine.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Salad area.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Bar area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.
- 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher machine 175°f.
Inspection Date: 10/14/2024
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Bar area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container with utensils in standing water at 80°f located cooked line area. Operator removed the water during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted. Located next to toaster. Operator inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (46F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler as per operator chicken was stored since the previous night. See stop sale.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (46F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler as per operator chicken was stored since the previous night. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (65F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than two hours. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 6/27/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8613969
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored inside metal container with standing water at 80°f. Located near toaster area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar area.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham cheese sandwich (72F - Cold Holding) located on top of prep table as per operator was prepared two days ago. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham cheese sandwich (72F - Cold Holding) located on top of prep table as per operator was prepared two days ago. See stop sale.
- 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.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed colander inside hand wash sink kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Pedro Sarracino, Hernesto Labroda.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368417
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Metal container with sugar located near hand wash sink kitchen.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container with utensil in Water at 75°f. Operator discard the water solution. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan inside walk in cooler.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over cooked pork located at cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal sponge inside bar area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.
Inspection Date: 9/11/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8323995
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 456-2829
Website: http://kubamiami.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(1,219 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Serves Beer
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Lunch
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Takeout
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Dine-in
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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