ISLAS CANARIAS CUBAN EXPRESS

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler: shredded beef (50F - Cooling). As per operator, made the day before. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked salsa (92F - Cooling). As per operator, made more than 6 hours prior. Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler: shredded beef (50F - Cooling). As per operator, made the day before. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked salsa (92F - Cooling). As per operator, made more than 6 hours prior. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies on boxes of single service items stored above reach in freezer in kitchen area. Observed 1 live fly on wall above reach in freezer next to hand sink. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 fish filet completely thawed in ROP. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with no label above mop sink. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen; dust accumulation. Warning

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 4 fish filet completely thawed in ROP. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on sticky trap on top of electric outlet in back of kitchen. Operator threw away sticky trap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed next to walk in on shelf. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen; dust accumulation. Warning

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 certificates on site. As per operator; all stored at office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and freezer handles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medicine stored above evaporated milk across reach in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee clean dishes and used same gloved hands to deep fry croquettes. Inspector spoke to person in charge about proper handwashing and glove change techniques. Corrective Action Taken 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 form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by trash can. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certificates on site. As per operator; all stored at office. Warning

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 certificates on site. As per operator; all stored at office. Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and freezer handles. Warning

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on dry food rack. Observed coffee cup above sandwich prep station. Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster. Insptor provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last report not on site. Warning

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

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored over croquettes at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the ground beef to the bottom part of the reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken croquettes (55 F - Cold Holding); ham croquettes (50 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator the products are in and out to the walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (125 F - Hot Holding) at warmer. As per operator for about three hours. Operator moved the beans to the stove to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed ham croquettes (122-118F - Reheating) . Operator sent the products to be reheated to 135°F. The products were reheated final temperature: ham croquettes (156-160 F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary + 400 ppm) at spray bottles. Operator added water to get 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink with food residue at preparation area. Warning

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed gluten free croquettes offered at the establishment. The operator could not prove that they are gluten-free. Admin Complaint

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/ Observed five employees no Certificate Food Manager on duty. 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. Observed five new employees no proof of food employees reporting agreement. Warning

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desert rice with milk not properly date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours. Operator date marked the products. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed rice containers stored under/next to hand wash sink. Operator moved the containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor. Operator moved the oil containers to a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers no identify by common name. Warning