SOUL DE CUBA CAFE

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under tall metal reach in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insects inside of kitchen, employees trying to discard.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over French toast in reach in freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation

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 beef stored over raw salmon in plastic wrap in reach in freezer in kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl in Hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink, employee removed. Observed bucket of ice sitting inside of Hand washing sink behind bar. Observed bucket sitting inside of Hand washing sink behind secondary bar.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer no test strips, provided operator with strips for testing. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing employee training for 1 employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine outside of kitchen entrance with an accumulation of mold-like substance.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and cups on tier shelf near 3 compartment sink not stored inverted.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelf with spices. Observed employee bag hanging on rack with single service to go items. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of yellow onions stored on floor inside of kitchen.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed accumulation of trash debris around dumpster. Shared dumpster

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula sitting inside of standing water, 80F in kitchen. Employee discarded water Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust that has pitted the surface on shelves inside of reach in cooler closest to 3 compartment sink in kitchen.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 4 employees working at time of inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

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.

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

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.