KUBA8

Name: KUBA8
Address: 8342 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33144, US
Rating: 50.8

8342 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL 33144

License #2325690

🫔 Latin American ℹ️

50.8 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 8, 2026 · 8 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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KUBA8 in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 50.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 60 total violations — 12 critical, 11 major, 37 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork. As per operator food was prepared 2 days before the inspection. During the inspections employees labeled it.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
[36-04-5] Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. By the preparation area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pasta and cooked chicken in reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them properly.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most of the reach in cooler interior soiled.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed in office water and soda stored on floor. Manager removed items from floor
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food in freezer not covered, manager wrapped containers.
[36-04-5] Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed lines exposed on ceiling above food preparation table in kitchen area.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager flipped mop for proper air drying.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled.manager labeled container.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles damaged throughout establishment.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Behind coffee bar observed hole in floor.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[03D-02-5] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[01B-14-4] 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.
[03A-03-5] 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.
[01B-02-5] 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.
[03B-01-6] 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.
[41-10-4] 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.
[03D-15-4] 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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in handwash sink.
[02B-01-5] 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.
[31B-02-4] 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.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.