BORICUBA CAFE INC

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Employee added chlorine to solution, tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pastelitos stored in plastic togo bags. Employee placed pastelitos in a food grade zip lock bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in prep cooler. Employee moved chicken to bottom during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires chlorine test strips.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No current food handler certificates provided for Jose, Andre, Leanna, or Sheila. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Water damage and mold like substance on wall by ice well.

Basic - Water leaking from faucet by ice well.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certification for operator Tony SanFelippe Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: No manager certification provided. Operator states certification is in progress. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove: tamales 99F, per employee, tamales heated approximately 1 hour prior. Operator states tamales degrade quickly at higher temperatures. Discussed time as a public health control with operator and provided template for written plan.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certification for operator Tony SanFelippe Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink. Paper towels placed in area during inspection. Corrected On-Site