KUBA 8 RESTAURANTE

High Priority - 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 handle customer payments at register then proceeded to make sandwiches with no hand wash. Warning

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler containers of lentils (69F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (69F - Cold Holding); meatballs (71F - Cold Holding); creamer (73F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (72F - Cold Holding) all with surface mold like substance on them. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in standing reach in cooler packages of beef and pork ribs stored over precooked meatballs and French fries. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler lentils (69F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (69F - Cold Holding); meatballs (71F - Cold Holding); creamer (73F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (72F - Cold Holding) all with surface mold like substance on them. As per operator for more than 24 hours. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler containers of lentils (69F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (69F - Cold Holding); meatballs (71F - Cold Holding); creamer (73F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (72F - Cold Holding) all with surface mold like substance on them. Warning

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink at front counter. Warning

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with form to print. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter handwashing sink, employee keys and purse stored inside. Employee removed items and stored on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed no hand wash sink in additional prep food area in the dining room. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an additional food area in the dining room with a steam table and reach in cooler no food inside. Observed no hand wash sink in the new prep area. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on non food-contact equipment. Observed all storage shelves in kitchen area with accumulation of surface rust. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed standing reach in cooler p/freezer unit door handles soiled. Warning

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean containers stored above three compartment sink in kitchen. Observed clean pots stored on rusted shelves in kitchen. Warning

Basic - 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 not functioning. Ambient air temperature reads 75F. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in kitchen area, oven door handle broken. Observed in kitchen area, bottom of reach in cooler/ freezer unit broken. Warning

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at standing reach in cooler / freezer unit in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in standing reach in cooler, containers of meat not covered. Observed at front counter, a container of sugar at coffee station not covered. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed floors and shelves soiled with old residue. Observed walls of walk in cooler soiled with black mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at walls in kitchen area. Warning

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Additional prep area on the dining room.

Intermediate - 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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout to the operator. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be installed in the the additional preps food area in the dining room.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an additional food area in the dining room with a steam table and reach in cooler with food inside. Observed no hand wash sink in the new prep area. Observed employee serving/ scoping and plating food for customers hot and cold food to the customer. Also the steam table needs a sneeze guard at the steam table.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. KitchenCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves surfaces rust at walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Walk in cooler.

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee cleaned the dishes and utensils and putting to dry without sanitized. Operator was informed the correct order to use the three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2022. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish at chest reach in freezer located next to the mop sink. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (97 F - Hot Holding) at stove. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the cooked chicken to the grill to be reheating. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the establishment offers ceviche with raw fish not identified on menu. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at the customer bathroom. Warning

Intermediate - 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. Warning

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves surfaces rust at walk-in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked oxtail and cooked lamb not properly date marked. As per operator were prepared yesterday morning. Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom located at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned containers stored on the floor under three compartment sink. Operator moved the containers to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler refrigeration system leaking inside. Warning

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooked lamb and cooked oxtail at reach in cooler exposed to water splash of the reach in cooler. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs stored on oven door. Operator removed the tongs to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bathroom. Warning

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored on floor. Operator moved the single service articles to a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining water in hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the refrigeration system of the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler located in the kitchen area as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed food in the walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw beans sprouts (45F - Cold Holding); stored in the walk in cooler as per operator less than 2 hours due to the rush time they had the door open, operator placed food on ice and move some food to the reach in freezer, operator discarded beans.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and cleaning chemicals stored by oil containers in the kitchen area.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >100ppm) in the kitchen area, operator discarded sanitizer solution.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom located in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked rice.

Basic - 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 2 door reach in cooler ambient temperature at 49F. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 46F.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed bottles of water in the reach in cooler located in the kitchen area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not working properly.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler floor with standing water.

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed beans sprouts and raw chicken stored under leaking pipe located in the walk in cooler, operator discarded food.

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed lid containers broken.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed walk in cooler with a leaking.