VERSAILLES REST

dba COVA INC

About this restaurant

Versailles Restaurant is a seating establishment with 200 seats located at 3555 SW 8th Street in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood. According to available sources, the restaurant has served authentic Cuban cuisine since 1971 and is known as a local landmark and gathering place. The establishment offers dine-in service along with online ordering for pickup and delivery.

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Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address: 3555 SW 8 ST
MIAMI, FL 331354109
DBPR District: District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code): Citrus (code 9)
Seating: 200 seats

License

License Number: SEA2302751
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry: Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection: Mar 2, 2026

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
Mar 11, 2026 Callback	Routine - Food	Call Back - Complied	0	0	0	0
No violation details recorded for this inspection. Class: Food Visit ID: 13642234 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Mar 2, 2026	Routine - Food	Warning Issued	2	5	16	23
Violations Found H · V05 ×2 Handwashing procedures Inadequate handwashing by food employees H · V06 Handwashing facilities Inadequate handwashing facilities H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V10 ×2 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V12 ×3 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V13 Parasite destruction Parasite destruction procedures not followed H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V16 ×2 Proper cooking temps Food not cooked to required minimum temperature H · V21 ×2 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used H · V22 ×2 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V36 ×2 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting I · V42 Equipment condition Equipment in poor repair or condition Class: Food Visit ID: 13520832 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Nov 20, 2025	Complaint Full	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	1	1	6	8
Violations Found H · V08 ×3 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V22 ×2 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned Class: Food Visit ID: 13579094 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Sep 15, 2025	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	1	3	9	13
Violations Found H · V05 Handwashing procedures Inadequate handwashing by food employees H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V11 Food in good condition Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated H · V12 ×2 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V13 Parasite destruction Parasite destruction procedures not followed H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V16 ×2 Proper cooking temps Food not cooked to required minimum temperature H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting Class: Food Visit ID: 10883676 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food