CUBAN'S COCO LOCO

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The owner changed out sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat pork in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the raw shrimp beside the ready to eat pork. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 red fish in walk-in cooler. Emailed the owner Proper Storage Safe Refrigerator HR Form 5030-99. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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

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

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/ Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs was removed from oven door. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink beside coo line with no handwashing sign. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed dishwashing machine not sanitizing but work order has been put in place for dishwashing machine. The owner set up 3 compartment sink 200ppm Quandary. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Observed dishwashing machine not chlorine sanitizing. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw lobster in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the raw steak on bottom shelf under the raw lobster. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (66F - Cold Holding) on prep table waiting to be reheated. The manager placed beef in reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink bar.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in bar.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

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

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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. The manager posted form on wall in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The manager posted handwashing sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.