CUBAN RESTAURANT Facility Inspections

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 16

08A-20-5

Detail 22222040

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over fish and plantains in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the items to the correct shelves. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22222053

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. Form provided. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22222051

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. The bartender cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22222045

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food particles in the sink. The chef cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22222046

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. Form provided and signed by employees on duty. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22222043

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice.

51-11-4

Detail 22222044

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in the storage room.

36-34-5

Detail 22222042

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22222049

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22222048

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved it.

21-04-4

Detail 22222038

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used on top of acutting board.

31B-04-4

Detail 22222041

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Form provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22222050

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed the hand washing sink soiled.

06-01-5

Detail 22222039

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole fish in a bucket of standing water. The chef turned on the water. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22222047

Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 22222052

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

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 21894117

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/fans soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on kitchen fans placed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21894115

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license is displayed but ownership was recently changed on 11/18/2022, in the process of printing current license with correct ownership name on license posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21894116

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located next to coffee machine, behind bar counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Time Extended

14-73-4

Detail 21894114

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Time Extended

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 12

22-02-4

Detail 21700194

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled interior of kitchen ovens. Observed soiled soda gun nozzles at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended

31A-07-4

Detail 21700198

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed warewashing area with three compartment sink and dish machine, with no handwashing sink made available. Observed dishwasher washing, rinsing and sanitizing dishware, placing on racks to dry, unable to wash hands, prior to storing clean dishware. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21700195

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 21700200

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 21700193

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at bar area located at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 21700192

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water when faucet handle is turned on, possibly due to loose faucet handle, at corner handwash sink located across from fryer station at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21700190

50-09-4

Detail 21700196

14-69-4

Detail 21700191

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located next to coffee machine, behind bar counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 21700197

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon and a cocktail mudler stored in standing water at 75F located at bar counter. Chef discarded standing water. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended

14-73-4

Detail 21700189

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21700199

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-17: Time Extended

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 8Total: 17

29-37-4

Detail 21686490

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink located at three compartment sink, at kitchen area. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21686489

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (67F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); sandwiches w/ sliced ham and cheese (86F - Cold Holding) stored in a pan, located between prep cooler and steamtable unit, less than 4 hours. Chef submerged food containers on ice to maintain temperatures at 41F and below. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21686485

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled interior of kitchen ovens. Observed soiled soda gun nozzles at bar area. Warning

31A-07-4

Detail 21686479

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed warewashing area with three compartment sink and dish machine, with no handwashing sink made available. Observed dishwasher washing, rinsing and sanitizing dishware, placing on racks to dry, unable to wash hands, prior to storing clean dishware. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21686480

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21686476

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at bar area. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21686486

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. None provided at the time of inspection. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21686478

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at bar area located at bar area. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21686483

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water when faucet handle is turned on, possibly due to loose faucet handle, at corner handwash sink located across from fryer station at kitchen area. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21686488

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

14-74-7

Detail 21686491

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed upon arrival food being discarded from walk in cooler unit, due to unit not properly functioning/maintaining proper temperatures of +or- 41F and below. Observed ambient thermometer inside cooler unit displayed at 70F. As per Chef, walk in cooler stopped functioning as of this morning. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21686481

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license is displayed but ownership was recently changed on 11/18/2022, in the process of printing current license with correct ownership name on license posted. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21686487

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near kitchen warewashing area. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21686484

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located next to coffee machine, behind bar counter. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21686482

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon and a cocktail mudler stored in standing water at 75F located at bar counter. Chef discarded standing water. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-73-4

Detail 21686475

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21686477

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at bar area. Warning

CUBAN RESTAURANT

Violation history

Inspection history

Aug 22, 2023

08A-20-5

11-27-4

22-02-4

31A-11-4

11-26-1

14-01-5

51-11-4

36-34-5

12B-07-4

10-08-5

21-04-4

31B-04-4

23-03-4

06-01-5

14-17-4

02D-01-5

Mar 28, 2023

36-34-5

50-09-4

14-69-4

14-73-4

Jan 17, 2023

22-02-4

31A-07-4

16-37-1

31B-02-4

31B-03-4

27-16-4

36-34-5

50-09-4

14-69-4

10-07-4

14-73-4

31B-04-4

Jan 10, 2023

29-37-4

03A-02-5

22-02-4

31A-07-4

16-37-1

31B-02-4

53B-01-5

31B-03-4

27-16-4

36-34-5

14-74-7

50-09-4

36-22-4

14-69-4

10-07-4

14-73-4

31B-04-4