How many health inspections has KUBA8 had?

KUBA8 has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has KUBA8 ever been shut down?

Yes, KUBA8 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at KUBA8?

The most frequently cited violations at KUBA8 are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

KUBA8

8342 SW 8 ST, Miami, FL 33144

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CLARK & PETER SERVICES · License: SEA2325690

KUBA8 in Miami, FL has 28 inspections on record with 389 total violations (13.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

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Data current as of February 19, 2025

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Emergency closure history for KUBA8
Date	Reason	Reopened
Dec 22, 2020	Roach activity	12:00:00

Inspection History (28)

Feb 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Oct 21, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

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V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 14, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

KUBA8

Emergency Closures (1)

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