MARY'S CUBAN CAFE

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef empanada (116F - Hot Holding); Chicken empanada (114F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding unit at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator increased the temperature of the unit during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

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. Provided and printed to operator during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate expired 02/24/2025 for Maribel Oriol. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bottle of degreaser stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator provided paper towel during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside coffee machine at front counter.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed one grooved cutting board on top of preparation table at kitchen area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed operator's key stored on top of shelf above preparation table at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice container stored on the floor next to steam table at kitchen area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at front counter.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen area.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided and printed to operator during inspection. Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at men's and women's bathroom and front counter hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright inside metal container on top of preparation table next to slicer machine at kitchen area.

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed at preparation area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease accumulation all around kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified on shelf above preparation table at kitchen area. Operator identified during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Foodborne illnesses poster emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Did not observed foodborne illness poster at establishment at the time of callback inspection . Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed reach in cooler soiled at kitchen area. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on Oct 1, 2025. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Maribel Oriol expired date 02/24/2025. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed food manager certificate for Maribel Oriol expired date 02/24/2025. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep table blocking access to handwash sink at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed prep table blocking access to handwash sink at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water marks at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed ceiling tiles with water marks at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor behind stoves at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed soiled floor behind stoves at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink at front counter and bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: No handwash sign at handwash sink at front counter and bathrooms. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside all reach in coolers and freezer all around kitchen. Observed stove surfaces soiled with food and grease accumulation at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed stove surfaces soiled with food and grease accumulation at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in coolers and freezers all around kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed inside reach in coolers and freezers all around kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls all around kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed soiled walls all around kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at prep area in front of steam table at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed sugar container not identified at prep area in front of steam table at kitchen area. Time Extended

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

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, throughout the kitchen areas.

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

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

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above 2 doors standing reach in freezer.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above kitchen preparation area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen stove with heavy soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues.

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

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

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

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

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach underneath shelf by the coffee machine.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located by the three compartment sink

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

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair, by the preparation area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's bathroom and women's bathroom.

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

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

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

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, located at employee bathroom. Discussed with operator and provided printed sign. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak stew (121F - Hot Holding); breaded chicken (128F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than 1 hour, proceed to reheat food. Corrective Action Taken

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. Provided form during inspection.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed HWS in kitchen area, operator restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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.

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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak not date marked inside reach in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Angel Alonso training expired.

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 at front counter and kitchen area.Instructed operator on properly set up, operator set up correctly. Corrected On-Site

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

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

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pots, plates and kitchen utensils without sanitization step. Coached employee about proper wash, rinse and sanitize. Employee sets up triple sink at chlorine sanitation solution at100 ppm during the time of the inspection. Items were properly sanitized. 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 Plant Foods (130-165 °F - Reheating); beef soup (119-165°F - Reheating) inside the steam table in kitchen. Operator reheated plant foods and beef soup during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a degreaser container inside of the hand washing sink operator removed the gallon of degreaser during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator turned on the hot water dispenser at the water heater during the time of the inspection.

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located in kitchen over preparation table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee's raw fish stored next to food for customers. Operator segregated raw fish properly during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of salt on a shelf above preparation area in kitchen; container of sugar without label at the front counter area next to the ice machine. Operator properly labeled the containers during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation