TASTE OF CUBA LLC

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler soiled. Warning

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

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. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in bottom of reach in freezer. Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed waste water is permanently plumbed into commissary plumbing. Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door of MFDV open with no protection during food service operation. Warning

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. Observed no plan on site. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan in hand sink. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed paper with license number on exterior of unit. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof on site Admin Complaint

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 no written proof on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint

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. Observed no written plan in place for one employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: No proof.printed a copy in Spanish. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no numbers on unit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with stack of pans and containers. Owner moved pans. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from water bottle.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee pack of cigarettes on food prep table. Employee moved cigarettes. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food handling employee wearing bracelet while preparing food. Employee removed bracelets. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on microwave broken.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at handwashing sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin not labeled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with pan. Operator moved pan. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator placed towels at sink. 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. Observed one employee with no plan in place.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several items prepared on Friday 10/20 not date marked.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed knifes stored on shelf above flip top cooler. Stored in between bottom of shelf and front grid.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board heavily grooved and partially broken.

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed open employee water bottle next to microwave. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar bin and rice bins stored on the floor.

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no license number on exterior of unit.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand wash sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled. Bin with sugar not labeled.

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. No sign present.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strip on site. Operator to purchase today. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink.