Cape Coral, Lee County

OLD' CUBAN RESTAURANT & BAR

1242 SW PINE ISLAND RD STE 35, 36, Cape Coral, FL 33991

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Jan 28, 2026
City
Cape Coral
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 24331493

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak and raw chicken over ready to eat fries and plantains in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line.

22-02-4

Detail 24331494

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

02C-02-5

Detail 24331495

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, pork and rice not date marked. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 24331497

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

51-11-4

Detail 24331491

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-74-7

Detail 24331492

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature 46F walk-in cooler.

13-03-4

Detail 24331489

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24331496

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chicken and plantains on floor in kitchen.

10-20-4

Detail 24331490

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

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

10-05-5

Detail 23963939

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: The manager dumped dirty water utensils was in. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23963936

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in bar blocked by dishes and container. The bartender removed all items from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed pot and cup in handwashing sink. The manager removed items from handwashing. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23963935

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

16-23-4

Detail 23963938

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 23963937

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors men's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 23949510

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of equate medication on microwave above stand up reach-in freezer. The manager removed the bottle of medication from above stand up reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-05-5

Detail 23949511

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit on floor. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23949518

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liver over ready to eat rice and plantains in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 23949517

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks and raw chicken over raw fish in stand up reach-in cooler in across from cook line. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23949521

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed yellow rice (63F - Cold Holding); white rice (51F - Cold Holding); pork (54F - Cold Holding) on stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen across from cook line. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23949513

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. Observed raw liver (46F - Cold Holding). The owner is placing ice on all raw products. Observed yellow rice (63F - Cold Holding); white rice (51F - Cold Holding); pork (54F - Cold Holding) on stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen across from cook line. See Stop Sale. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 23949522

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in bar blocked by dishes and container. The bartender removed all items from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23949519

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23949515

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and beef not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-23-4

Detail 23949516

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23949520

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors men's restroom. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23949512

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line ambient temperature 46F. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23949514

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

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23592217

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liver over ready to eat chicken in stand up reach-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Observed raw beef over ready to eat pork and yellow rice in stand up reach-in cooler. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23592219

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sandwich maker soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23592218

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. Observed chicken and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Observed chicken and pork not date marked. Admin Complaint

10-20-4

Detail 23592221

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Tongs was removed from oven door. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23592220

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Time Extended

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 12

41-05-4

Detail 23585736

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of Raid Bug Spray on storage rack. The manger removed the cans of Raid Spray. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23585731

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liver over ready to eat chicken in stand up reach-in cooler. Warning

01B-14-4

Detail 23585737

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in container of eggs in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator discarded cracked eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 23585735

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23585730

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager discarded cut tomatoes and ham. Observed turkey (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep station. The manager discarded turkey. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23585733

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sandwich maker soiled. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23585738

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23585727

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bananas in container on floor. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 23585734

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

10-20-4

Detail 23585728

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

23-03-4

Detail 23585732

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23585729

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water water in 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 23364097

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed No Paper towels at any of the handwashing sinks in kitchen. The owner placed paper towels at handwashing sinks. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23364095

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. Observed chicken and pork not date marked. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed rice and beans and chicken not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line. The owner date marked the rice and beans and chicken during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23364096

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Time Extended

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 12

10-05-5

Detail 23153421

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23153417

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed raw shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23153411

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager placed ice on raw products. Observed raw shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. See Stop Sale. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 23153416

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. Emailed Manager Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23153415

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23153418

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23153412

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. Emailed Manager Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23153420

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23153419

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork not date marked. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-17-5

Detail 23153410

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

10-08-5

Detail 23153413

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23153414

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink. Warning

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22777535

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steaks (48F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The owner placed ice on raw steaks and raw hamburgers. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22777532

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yellow rice and shredded chicken not date marked in reach-in cooler.

14-11-5

Detail 22777537

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 22777534

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food on floor in walk-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 22777536

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The owner removed ice scooper from ice soda machine in bar. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22777533

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.