Chef Kabana
7500 NW 25 St Ste 103, Miami, FL 33122 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330015
What drove the grade
Dented/rusted cans present.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 6 follow-up), 2 intermediate, 9 basic-18
- Extension granted on Sep 28, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 6, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitSep 28, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
8 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
More time given
Basic7
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
More time given
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
More time given
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
More time given
- First visitJul 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. Observed a dented can of ketchup inside of the walk in cooler
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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 no date marked.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed front counter hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
Basic9
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Observed bottles of water inside of reach in cooler, and top of prep table.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put a hat
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed interior of oven. Soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.