Cubavana Cafe

20445-47 Old Cutler Rd, Cutler Bay, FL 33189 · Permanent Food Service · License 2320527

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 82 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 30, 2026

What drove the grade

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.High priority · no follow-up needed · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 30 routine inspection
1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate, 13 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-18
Safety score82

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Jul302026

Routine inspection

15 violations found

First visitJul 30, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
15 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 13 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  Observed pork stored inside supermarket bag in the reach in freezer.
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed David Gil and Marcos Lopez. More than 2 months.
Basic13
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed a plastic bucket with food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  Observed ice scoop stored on top of counter.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer door gaskets torn.
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Repeat violation
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Observed at the reach in cooler by the back door
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting above the 3 compartment sink.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
  Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
  Repeat violation
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed by the 3 compartment sink.
  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Observed ceiling tiles soiled above with water damage.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed ceiling tiles soiled above front line. Also observed ac vent cover soiled inside the walk in cooler.
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website