THE CUBANEST ARAB

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop peanuts.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots under steam table not inverted.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 70 F near coffee station.

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham croquettes and empanadas stored directly inside carry out market bags.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed her hands inside 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items blocking the hand sink. Employee moved them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink. Employee restocked the station Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser without batteries .

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food product ( sugar as per employee ) with no label with common name. Employee labeled the product.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside the hand sink ( one towel and 1 container) . Employee moved them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in the hand sink .

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Employee placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket 50 ppm. Quarantine. 2nd sanitizer bucket 100 ppm quarantine. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris across from oven, employee discarded cutting board during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet towel being stored on top preparation table across from oven. Employee removed and stored wet towel inside sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar next to coffee station not labeled. Employee labeled product during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees wearing gloves without previous handwashing . Employees washed their hands after being coached. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certificate.The owner got an appointment for testing today . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing certificates for Mireida Legon, Dania Gonzalez , Anisley Chaviano, Madonna Garrido, Gabriela Diaz. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: No proof of employee training for : Mireida Legon, Dania Gonzalez , and Gabriela Diaz. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Missing soap at the hand sink. Station was restocked. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Missing displayed license number as required by the Law. Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided and poster was printed . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar without label. Owner labeled the container immediately. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: No proof of manager certificate . Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employees working for more than 60 days : Mireida Legon, Dania Gonzalez , Anisley Chaviano, Madonna Garrido, Gabriela Diaz. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: No proof of employee training for : Mireida Legon, Dania Gonzalez , and Gabriela Diaz. The rest of the employees are not working here anymore. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Not observed at the time of the inspection Time Extended

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. Information was provided. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some clean pots and pans containers with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water ( water temperature at 97 F). Employee discarded the water immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 Maria and Jenny working more than 60days. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: 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 Maria working more than 60days Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: At time of callback inspection Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: At time of callback inspection Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-21: Time Extended

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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-18: Observed Maria, Jenny without certificate Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-21: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-21: Time Extended