Kubo in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
745 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316KUBO in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 238 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. The facility has never been shut down but faces a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with administrative complaints recommended in three of the last four inspections (February 2025, February 2026). Fire safety records document an undercharged portable fire extinguisher just inside the kitchen door from the sushi bar, cited in both the initial 2022 inspection and a follow-up callback. The restaurant's top recurring violations involve proper hand and arm washing (17 citations), food contact surfaces (15), and clean multi-use utensils (14).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kubo in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
8.6
violations / inspection
8.6 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Kubo in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022028040 | $520.00 | Apr 25, 2022 | Tampa |
Kubo in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Extinguisher just inside kitchen door from sushi bar in undercharged red zone. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Extinguisher just inside kitchen door from sushi bar in undercharged red zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Kubo in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Kubo in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kubo in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Kubo in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kubo in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kubo in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Kubo in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Kubo in Fort Lauderdale has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kubo in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Kubo in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kubo in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Kubo in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Kubo in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Kubo in Fort Lauderdale has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Kubo in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Kubo in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $520.00 in fines.
- How much has Kubo in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Kubo in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $520.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Kubo. How we collect and verify this data.