AVON PARK, Highlands County

SANTA BARBARA CUBAN COFFEE

1048 US HIGHWAY 27 S UNIT 1178, AVON PARK, FL 33825

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
4 Intermediate
Jan 11, 2024
City
AVON PARK
County
Highlands
Status
Closed
Inspections
4

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 22558808

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 3 employees hired more than 60 days and no food safety training had been provided. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback no training for employees has been done. 4 employees onsite no food manager available, no employee food training has been completed employees are unaware of cold hold requirements, hot hold requirements. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback 1/11/24 no employee trading has been acquired for any employee. Admin Complaint

53B-02-5

Detail 22558809

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback no training for employees has been done. 4 employees onsite no food manager available, no employee food training has been completed employees are unaware of cold hold requirements, hot hold requirements. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback 1/11/24 no food Manager certification for establishment. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22558807

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided form at inspection via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback no employee paperwork had been completed. Inspector resent all handouts. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Time Extended

53A-14-4

Detail 22558810

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unaware of basic food safety. Unaware of storage requirements of raw and ready to eat, unaware of food cooking requirements, unaware of basic hand washing requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 22558806

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed handsink in wood and partial board cabinet at front counter not sealed to prevent absorption of water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback 12/5/23 observed handsink in wood and partial board cabinet at front counter not sealed to prevent absorption of water. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Time Extended

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 16

08A-04-5

Detail 22485532

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed limes in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback observed raw chicken and pork and beef and fish stored over ready to eat foods and unwashed vegetables. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22485524

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw pork and chicken and fish over portioned deli meats in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback observed raw chicken and pork and beef and fish stored over ready to eat foods and unwashed vegetables. Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 22485528

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback observed raw pork sitting in open chicken container, raw beef stored on top of fish, in reach on cooler. Admin Complaint

01B-03-5

Detail 22485530

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed ready to eat Ham 1lb and sausage 2links in contact with raw bacon in reach in cooler. See stop sale. Observed ham 3 lbs (83F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 3 lbs (87F - Cold Holding); diced cooked pork (80F - Cold Holding) 1/4cup held on counter from 7 am this morning found at 79F. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback operator had items on the hot hold cabinet not at 135F or hotter. Operator could not say how long each had been in cabinet. Establishment opens at 6am it was at 1100am when question was posed. Pork croquets 108F,, 7 ea, chicken croquettes 110F, 2ea,, beef croquettes 112F, 5 ea, , cheese sticks 108F, 6ea, guava cheese rolls 109F, 11ea, fish croquet 4ea, 118F, beef potatoe balls 3ea , 113F. Chicken turnover 1ea, 105F, beef turnover 3ea 115F, ham and cheese 114F 3ea, beef pastures 7ea 114F, guava and cheese empanada 110F 4ea, see stop sale . Operator cannot say when foods were put out of temperature. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22485522

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham 3 lbs (83F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 3 lbs (87F - Cold Holding); diced cooked pork (80F - Cold Holding) 1/4cup held on counter from 7 am this morning found at 79F. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed chicken leg quarters on counter at 78F. Cook states left in oven overnight and put on counter 1 hour ago. See stop sale. Observed 19 raw shell eggs held at room temperature for more than 4 hours see stop sale Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22485520

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken roll (129F - Hot Holding); ham roll (126F - Hot Holding); beef roll (128F - Hot Holding) at front counter warmer. Operator stated out of temperature foods were in warmer for no more than one hour and will sell or discard foods by 630pm. Operator added ambient thermometer to better monitor temperatures. Observed soup (80F - Hot Holding)in kitchen in instapot. Manager stated pot turned off less than 2 hours ago soup must be reheated to 165F and hot held at 135F or hotter. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback operator had items on the hot hold cabinet not at 135F or hotter. Operator could not say how long each had been in cabinet. Establishment opens at 6am it was at 1100am when question was posed. Pork croquets 108F,, 7 ea, chicken croquettes 110F, 2ea,, beef croquettes 112F, 5 ea, , cheese sticks 108F, 6ea, guava cheese rolls 109F, 11ea, fish croquet 4ea, 118F, beef potatoe balls 3ea , 113F. Chicken turnover 1ea, 105F, beef turnover 3ea 115F, ham and cheese 114F 3ea, beef pastures 7ea 114F, guava and cheese empanada 110F 4ea, see stop sale . Operator cannot say when foods were put out of temperature. Observed chicken leg quarters on counter at 78F. Cook states left in oven overnight and put on counter 1 hour ago. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22485518

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Inspector provided handout via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Inspector resent handout. Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 22485533

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No provisions provided at front counter handsink. Manager added paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback 12/5/23 observed no paper towels at front counter handsink, no paper towels at kitchen handsink.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22485523

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 3 employees hired more than 60 days and no food safety training had been provided. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback no training for employees has been done. 4 employees onsite no food manager available, no employee food training has been completed employees are unaware of cold hold requirements, hot hold requirements. Admin Complaint

53B-02-5

Detail 22485519

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback no training for employees has been done. 4 employees onsite no food manager available, no employee food training has been completed employees are unaware of cold hold requirements, hot hold requirements. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22485521

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided form at inspection via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback no employee paperwork had been completed. Inspector resent all handouts. Admin Complaint

53A-14-4

Detail 22485526

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unaware of basic food safety. Unaware of storage requirements of raw and ready to eat, unaware of food cooking requirements, unaware of basic hand washing requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 22485529

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door does not self close. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 22485527

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback observed employee with long hair draped over shoulder and loose bangs washing dishes in kitchen Admin Complaint

51-13-4

Detail 22485531

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 22485525

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed handsink in wood and partial board cabinet at front counter not sealed to prevent absorption of water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback 12/5/23 observed handsink in wood and partial board cabinet at front counter not sealed to prevent absorption of water. Admin Complaint

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 10Basic: 10Total: 28

08A-08-5

Detail 22294965

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon in same pan and on top of and touching ready to eat ham and sausage in reach in cooler. Operator discarded ready to eat ham and sausage. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 22294966

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed limes in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22294974

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw pork and chicken and fish over portioned deli meats in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22294963

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 22294971

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching face with gloves wiping around mouth area and then touching clean equipment and single service foil without washing hands and adding new gloves. Warning

01B-03-5

Detail 22294972

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed ready to eat Ham 1lb and sausage 2links in contact with raw bacon in reach in cooler. See stop sale. Observed ham 3 lbs (83F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 3 lbs (87F - Cold Holding); diced cooked pork (80F - Cold Holding) 1/4cup held on counter from 7 am this morning found at 79F. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22294962

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham 3 lbs (83F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 3 lbs (87F - Cold Holding); diced cooked pork (80F - Cold Holding) 1/4cup held on counter from 7 am this morning found at 79F. See stop sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22294958

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken roll (129F - Hot Holding); ham roll (126F - Hot Holding); beef roll (128F - Hot Holding) at front counter warmer. Operator stated out of temperature foods were in warmer for no more than one hour and will sell or discard foods by 630pm. Operator added ambient thermometer to better monitor temperatures. Observed soup (80F - Hot Holding)in kitchen in instapot. Manager stated pot turned off less than 2 hours ago soup must be reheated to 165F and hot held at 135F or hotter. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22294975

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed ham and other deli meats sliced more than 24 hours with no date marks. Operator added dates. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22294976

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. Inspector provided handout via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22294983

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two buckets and mop bucket and coiled hose and mops and broom and dust pan stored in front of handsink and stoppers and dish scrubbing pads stored in basin of handsink at 3 bay handsink. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22294957

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No provisions provided at front counter handsink. Manager added paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22294984

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. Observed 3 employees hired more than 60 days and no food safety training had been provided. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22294981

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22294969

Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided form at inspection via email. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22294982

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink provided at front counter. No soap provided at handsink at 3 Bay Area.Manager added soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-14-4

Detail 22294960

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unaware of basic food safety. Unaware of storage requirements of raw and ready to eat, unaware of food cooking requirements, unaware of basic hand washing requirements. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22294980

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup prepared more than 24 hours with no date marks. Guava juice processed onsite with no date marks. Operator added dates Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22294964

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door does not self close. Warning

33-12-4

Detail 22294973

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Manager states he has requested new dumpster twice and has not received a replacement. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22294977

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch and bracelets preparing open foods. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22294979

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

14-10-4

Detail 22294970

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed prep table at kitchen with plastic taped to top and surface rumpled and not cleanable. Surface blackened with food debris. Operator removed cover. Stainless steamtable underneath. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22294978

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email Corrective Action Taken Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22294959

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef on tray thawing at room temperature. Foods still at 35F. Manager moved back to cooler. Warning

08B-54-4

Detail 22294968

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed raw beef on tray with slight set an wrap cover stored on top of 3 bay sink with dirty dishes stored in sink. Cross contamination not observed and food was moved to another location and operator was advised on cleaning sink and sanitation process before prepping foods. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22294967

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

14-06-4

Detail 22294961

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed handsink in wood and partial board cabinet at front counter not sealed to prevent absorption of water. Warning

Jun 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-04-4

Detail 22046571

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

33-12-4

Detail 22046572

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.