CUBAVANA CAFE

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50 F - Cold Holding)at reach in cooler underneath the grill. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved all the food to the reach in cooler at the sandwich station. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (115 F - Hot Holding)inside the hot box at the front counter. As per employee less than 2 hours. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked pork, cooked beef, cooked chicken held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with potatoes stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside the sugar at the front counter.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a cup in standing water at 120 F at the front line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler by the back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef inside the reach in freezer not covered, employee covered it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping clothes stored on preparation table at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar at the front counter not labeled.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small cup used as scoop inside the salt container in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Observed a small cup used as scoop inside the salt container in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Observed ceiling tiles and vents with accumulation of grease. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Observed a cell phone stored above preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed it again. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water by the 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer shelves and bottom soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Observed soil residue standing reach in freezer shelves and bottom soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler by the back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler by the back door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler by the back door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Observed standing water at reach in cooler by the back door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in coolershelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Walk-in coolershelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at dry storage at kitchen area rusted and pitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line grooved. Observed cutting board grooved at work station next to service window at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler located at kitchen area next to service window torn and in poor repair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line under flattop griddle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw whole turkey over sweet plantain stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed correctly.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked ground beef held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at 2 doors reach in cooler. As per employee food was prepared 2 days before the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile above the orange juice machine, located at front counter.

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at preparation area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cooked chicken wrap in plastic bags stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed item and placed correctly. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Observed walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer bottom soiled.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of the 3 doors standing reach-in-cooler.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout the kitchen areas.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces with no labels, throughout the kitchen areas.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picked a sanitizer paper wrap from the floor continued to engage in food preparation and failed to wash hands prior, coached employee and manager on proper hand washing techniques. Employee proceeded to wash hands independently. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler located across from the mop sink observed raw hamburger stored over raw steak.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled, located at cook line.

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. Stored in a plastic container observed Chicken Noodle Soup (129 F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour. Manager reheating soup to store it in a hot holding unit by the oven. Stored on the stove observed cooked vegetables (109F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 30 minutes, employee reheating food. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17:

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIC located in front of the prep sink in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HWS located in the kitchen blocked a garbage can. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots not stored inverted on the oven located in the cook line.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between cracks in the reach in cooler located by the sandwich station.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located next to the hot holding unit in the kitchen.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located by the prep sink in the back of the kitchen.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located at front line.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under small prep table in the preparation area, next to the hot holding unit.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw pork stored over cooked chicken.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored in containers on the prep table observed butter (60F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour. Employee placed butter in ice for a rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding unit at front counter observed ham and cheese (129F - Hot Holding), as per manager for for less than 4 hours. Employee reheating food.

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/

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler by the hand sink near the fryer in the kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler observed cooked beans not covered.

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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Asked operator to Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Corrected On-Site

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 chicken over potatoes and vegetables inside reach freezer next to walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed First temperatures steak (49F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (49F - Cold Holding) As per chef the items were in the reach in cooler for 2 hours. The chef moved the items to the walk in cooler for a quick chill. Second temperature;; steak (42F - Cold Holding); pork (42F - Cold Holding); chicken (42F - Cold Holding); pork (42F - Cold Holding); chicken (42F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (42F - Cold Holding); ground beef (42F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

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/

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator provided Probe Thermometer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at the bar area.

Basic - Clean plates, in a protected manner. Observed in the bar area.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall by back door.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield by the back door.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sinks inside kitchen by fryers, and at front counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with a mold like substance. Observed gasket soiled on the sandwich reach in cooler.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler by back kitchen door.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic spoons faces up on shelf over steam table inside kitchen. Employee stored them faces down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef container thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Employee removed it to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to hood system solid.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in the mop bucket.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at front counter. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquetas (100°F - Hot Holding); empanadas (90°F - Hot Holding); tequenos (90°F - Hot Holding). Managers adjusted warmer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two tiles missing above kitchen area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn inside kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with frozen food stored in front of reach in freezer. Chef relocated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish fillets thawed in standing water at room temperature.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site