Cubavana Cafe in Cutler Bay

Last inspected:

20445-47 Old Cutler Rd, Cutler Bay, FL 33189
Overview

Cubavana Cafe in Cutler Bay has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 313 violations—an average of 13 violations per inspection, more than 2.5 times the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, including repeated citations for employee health policy violations, food contact surface contamination, improper chemical storage, inadequate cooking temperatures, and time-as-control failures across multiple inspections. Most critically, food contact surface violations appeared in at least five of the last eight inspections, indicating a systemic and unresolved sanitation issue. The facility has experienced no emergency closures on record. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 documented 27 violations—including two high-priority employee health policy violations and one high-priority food contact surface violation—and was completed with no further action required. A prior inspection on September 2, 2025 issued a warning after documenting 48 violations in a single visit, including seven high-priority citations for chemical storage failures, management awareness deficiencies, consumer advisory violations, time-as-control lapses, and improper cooking temperatures.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
313Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Cubavana Cafe in Cutler Bay: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 13 violations / inspection 13 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Cubavana Cafe in Cutler Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections37 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections33 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections46 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (14 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Cubavana Cafe in Cutler Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cubavana Cafe in Cutler Bay last inspected?
Cubavana Cafe in Cutler Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Cubavana Cafe in Cutler Bay?
The most frequently cited violations at Cubavana Cafe in Cutler Bay are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Cubavana Cafe in Cutler Bay had?
Cubavana Cafe in Cutler Bay has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cubavana Cafe in Cutler Bay find?
Cubavana Cafe in Cutler Bay was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cubavana Cafe in Cutler Bay ever been shut down?
No, Cubavana Cafe in Cutler Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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