EL CUBANITO BBQ

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs than touched a cooked ham. Operator properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over vegetables, in reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed salmon in ROP in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside the establishment.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed salmon in ROP in walk in cooler.

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 drink from open water bottle, instructed operator regarding the contamination. Operator used cup with straws. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed operator washing dishes with no sanitizer step. Operator properly set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple broken plastic covering food items, operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee fixing his pants a couple of times to continue to prepared food without washing his hands prior.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the preparation cooler raw chicken stored over cheese. Operator rearranged food on site. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice reheated in the microwave did not reached 165F. Instructed operator to reheat rice again and make sure it reaches 165F. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed we sanitizer over 200+. Operator discarded water and replaced sanitizer with 50ppm. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer solution with sanitizer over 200ppm stored on the preparation table over buckets with food. Operator immediately removed the we solution and placed it under the preparation table, operator also reduced we solution to 50ppm on site. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed her hands in the three compartment sink. Instructed employee to properly wash her hands in the hand wash sink. Employee washed her hands. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers undercooked eggs with no Consumer Advisory. Provided Consumer advisory to operator. Manager hanged poster on site. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees training expired for the following employees ( Dalia Marquez, Victor Ramirez, Francis Perez) all expired on 11/2025. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed food from the steam table located right next to the three compartment sink exposed to splash.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in the kitchen stored in standing water.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen next to the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Oberved employee training for Mariley Cala expired on 12-02-23. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food prep table at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged garbage on ground surrounding shared dumpster enclosure. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed trash debris surrounding shared dumpster enclosure. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wiping cloth stored at preparation area at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Observed Wiping cloth stored at preparation area at kitchen. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and raw pork chops stored over chicken soup in the walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line observed ham (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (50 F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 4 hours, employee added ice under the products and closed the reach in cooler lid. In the reach in cooler located above the ice machine observed flan (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 2 hours, employee placed it in the reach in cooler located in the kitchen for a rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in the walk in cooler pulled pork held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored over dusty ice machine surface.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in standing water at 80F, employee discarded water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In the small reach i cooler located above the ice machine.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. small glass reach in cooler above the ice machine has no ambient thermometer.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Manager discarded bottle of insecticide. Corrected On-Site

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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot and cleaning sponge inside hand wash sink. Employee removed items from inside hand wash sink.

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.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. 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 containers with gallo pinto rice, sliced cheese, sliced ham, and cooked ground beef inside walk in cooler, according to cook prepared the day before, no date labeled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases with green plantains, and a case of raw chicken stored on the floor inside walk in cooler . Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in oven door handle, employee removed tongs from oven door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed containers with raw beef stored on top of boxes with oranges. Manager stored be containers on a shelf aw from oranges. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer solution at 200ppm, employee prepared new sanitizer solution, chlorine 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed on hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Paper was stuck, manager opened and cleared, paper is dispensing properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced seasoned beef, cooked black beans, tomato sauce, according to cook prepared yesterday morning, no date labeled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots, bowls and plat not inverted. Employee inverted pots, bowls and dishes. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich preparation area, white cutting board deep cut marks.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair restraint used, cook put hair net on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with seasoning stored on the kitchen floor. Manager stored seasoning container on shelves more than six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs from oven door handles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper above storage and preparation area at kitchen. Manager removed bug zapper. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rice stored inside thank you bags. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food container inside hand wash sink, Employee removed food container from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site 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 containers with rice, chicken soup, cooked beef , according to cook prepared the day before, no date marked.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair Observed floor tiles broken inside walk in freezer..

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter, gaskets on reach in cooler, preparation table at kitchen soiled.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of plastic cutlery stored on the floor. Employee stored box with cutlery on shelf Above the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container with frozen shrimp bags, on three compartment sink thawing. Employee put container with shrimp inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed garbage bags used to store bread.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket inside hand wash sink at bar area. Employee moved bucket out of hand wash sink 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/

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Manager moved thermometer to proper location. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used to dispense wheat for shakes. Employee discarded cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a sack of onions and water bottles stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored sack of onions and water bottles on shelf above the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Employee sanitized ice scoop and stored in a clean container. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink at bar area. Provided sign, employee posted sign on wall nex to hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a box containing frozen beef on top of kitchen counter thawing at room temperature. Manager put beef box inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

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