CAFE KABANA

Name: CAFE KABANA
Address: 7500 25 ST STE 103, MIAMI, FL, 33122-1711, US
Rating: 79.4

7500 25 ST STE 103, MIAMI, FL 33122-1711

License #2330015

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79.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CAFE KABANA in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 2, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 57 total violations — 6 critical, 14 major, 37 minor.

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The latest inspection on December 2, 2025 shows 13 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed out at room temperature.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using cellphone and continue cooking. Coached employee on washing hands procedure. Employee washed hands.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the Front counter area
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored in the kitchen floor., observed beef, chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.Chef stored case oil in a shelf,employee removed chicken, beef off the floor.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter hand washing sink.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed front counter microwave soiled in the inside.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall by the office.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door. Chef removed tongs.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives/spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas stored on the wall. Chef removed spatulas and put them to wash.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef beef over salmon, lobster tail.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employee Elizabeth Peña, Dany Martinez
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean spoons not inverted in the front counter area.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of lids, cups stored in the lobby floor.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice, cases of clear liquid fry oil stored on the kitchen floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on the lobby floor.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Evelio Bermudez without an employee certification.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 56 F
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall in the storage area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed inside of the kitchen area hand washing sink a hose, employee must wash sign.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature running at 56 F,
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust

Disposition: Warning Issued
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while preparing food.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in cooler ambient temperature
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed inside of the kitchen area hand washing sink a hose, employee must wash sign.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall in the storage area.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature running at 56 F,
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the walk in cooler Ham (56 F - Cold Holding); Poultry (54 F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (59 F - Cold Holding); Marinated pork (57 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (58 F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (59 F - Cold Holding) , according to operator stored inside of the walk in cooler for more than four day
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs eggs over raw beef.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employee Elizabeth Peña, Dany Martinez
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the walk in cooler Ham (56 F - Cold Holding); Poultry (54 F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (59 F - Cold Holding); Marinated pork (57 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (58 F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (59 F - Cold Holding) , according to operator stored inside of the walk in cooler for more than four day
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean spoons not inverted in the front counter area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching garbage can, then proceeded to touch knife to make salad. Coached employee and manager on hand washing procedure. Employee washed hands
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of lids, cups stored in the lobby floor.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification under Armando Valladares expired on 04/10/24
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 56 F
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Evelio Bermudez without an employee certification.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice, cases of clear liquid fry oil stored on the kitchen floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on the lobby floor.

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Mixed Health Record

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