Fern Park, Seminole County

REY'S CUBAN CAFE

7800 US 17-92 S #194, Fern Park, FL 32730

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Apr 13, 2026
City
Fern Park
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 24507339

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24507344

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over lettuce in prep cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24507342

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor behind chest freezer in snall storage area

08B-47-4

Detail 24507340

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Boxed oil on floor in back storage

14-69-4

Detail 24507341

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer at frint counter

10-08-5

Detail 24507338

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - in red cooler and in and ice machine Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24507343

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior rim of chest at front counter

22-16-4

Detail 24507337

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Botom interior white freezer at front counter

48-04-4

Detail 24507336

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. In mop sink. Operator removed to outside Corrected On-Site

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-02-6

Detail 24241743

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open box of raw comminuted beef above zip lock bags of raw seafood. Raw chicken above vegetables in upright freezer. Operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 24241744

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved trash. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 24241745

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic containers reused. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 24241746

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -kitchen hand wash sink leaking underneath. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 24111925

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open box of raw comminuted beef above zip lock bags of raw seafood. Raw chicken above vegetables in upright freezer. Operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24111923

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved trash. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24111924

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. Warning

25-32-4

Detail 24111922

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic containers reused. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24111921

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -kitchen hand wash sink leaking underneath. Warning

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 23619265

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -beef empanada 98 in hot box less than 4 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: No empanadas in hot box at time of callback. Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 23619263

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash can, food delivery. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Package of raw beef in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23619264

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -standing water and food debris behind grease trap. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Time Extended

14-38-4

Detail 23619266

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -some container or lids cracked on edge. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Time Extended

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23606406

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52, 53F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); caldo de pernil (53F - Cold Holding) in lift top cooler in kitchen Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23606409

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -beef empanada 98° in hot box less than 4 hours.

31A-09-4

Detail 23606405

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash can, food delivery. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23606407

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on plastic container of bread. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23606411

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -standing water and food debris behind grease trap.

14-38-4

Detail 23606410

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -some container or lids cracked on edge.

29-49-6

Detail 23606408

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -lift top cooler in kitchen.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-17-6

Detail 23159446

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken above raw fish. Operator rearranged shelves in reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23159445

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. -missing for newest employees. Operator had new employees read and sign Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 23159447

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Jan 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 22551241

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs above unwashed peppers in front cooler. -raw chicken and beef above potatoes in kitchen refrigerator. Repeat Violation

35A-05-4

Detail 22551239

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on wall above trash can in back room. Removed. -1 live roach in sticky trap on floor between upright cooler in back room. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22551242

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent soiled with grease build up above reach-in cooler at back of kitchen.

36-24-5

Detail 22551240

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall damage to wall by back door, holes in plaster. -electrical cover missing below instant water heater. -cover missing from electrical box at rear of kitchen.

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 22342375

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken above ham croquettes in reach-in freezer. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken above plantains and potatoes in refrigerator. Corrected on site.

03B-01-6

Detail 22342374

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -empanadas in hot box at front counter 98°f less than 4 hours. Provided written time plan for operator. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22342376

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -caldo made Tuesday has old date mark. Operator made new date mark. Corrected On-Site

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 22049057

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags used to store beef and pork in reach in freezer at front line

08A-05-6

Detail 22049060

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over margarine Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22049055

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical stored on rolling rack with plate and bottled water Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22049053

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. Printed operator food employee reporting agreement Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 22049058

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in middle of kitchen

40-06-5

Detail 22049056

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and bag on make table at front counter Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22049054

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

29-49-6

Detail 22049059

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front line

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

53A-10-4

Detail 21758905

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.CFM unable to answer big six questions. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended

53A-16-4

Detail 21758901

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 21758902

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Hole on ceiling tile over hood system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended

13-07-4

Detail 21758899

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employees preparing food while wearing bracelets. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21758900

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee preparing coffee with no hair net. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 21758904

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Old labels on oatmeal container and bulk rice container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 21758903

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Kitchen back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21758906

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Wall behind cook-line has grease build up on pipes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 19

22-42-4

Detail 21611767

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Three bay sink chlorine with 10ppm . 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

14-86-1

Detail 21611771

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.Corvina fish and pork chops stored on non food grade bags. Supermarket style vegetable store bags , common bags. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 21611774

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw pork chops stored over empanadas at reach in freezer in cook line. Raw chicken stored over potato balls in reach in freezer close to front counter. Raw chicken stored over French fries on reach in freezer in cook line. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21611772

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Garlic oil kept on cook line for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 52F. Ask employee to place in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-10-4

Detail 21611766

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.CFM unable to answer big six questions. Warning

53A-16-4

Detail 21611773

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21611761

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Identification for eggs cooked any style missing from take out and on-line menus. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21611758

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.No consumer advisory on to go menu. Inspector looked at menu online and they have no consumer advisory. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21611763

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Flan custard made on Saturday with no date marked. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21611764

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Hole on ceiling tile over hood system. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21611757

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee purses and jacket stored over Malta drink on rack close to kitchen entrance. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21611765

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employees preparing food while wearing bracelets. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21611768

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee preparing coffee with no hair net. Warning

08B-37-4

Detail 21611760

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area.Food for restaurant stored on self service reach in cooler on dinning room. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21611756

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice , inside small igloo cooler located on cook line. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21611770

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Old labels on oatmeal container and bulk rice container. Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 21611769

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Kitchen back door. Warning

25-32-4

Detail 21611759

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.Zip lock bags use for empanadas been reuse. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21611762

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Wall behind cook-line has grease build up on pipes. Warning

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

08a-02-6

Detail 20941213

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored above fully cooked ham croquettes in reach-in freezer. Rearranged. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

03a-02-5

Detail 20941207

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced ham, diced tomato (50-51F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours in tray sitting above make table pans. Operator added ice, will continue that practice daily during breakfast hours. Corrective Action Taken Priority: High Priority

41-18-4

Detail 20941215

High Priority - Observed: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 3 compartment sink greater than 200ppm. Operator added more water, recheck 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

35a-03-4

Detail 20941214

Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on floor under 3 compartment sink, operator removed. Operator provided invoice for pest control on previous day. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 20737019

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yolanda Peron 7/25/2016 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-20: Operator certification class was originally scheduled 12/14/21. The class was rescheduled for 12/20/21, 7 day extension was approved pre Amy Zaleski Time Extended

Oct 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 20600060

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins stored over bottled sodas. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-02-5

Detail 20600063

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked ground beef 46°-48° operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20600065

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20600064

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ground beef.46°-48°. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20600061

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored over bottled sodas. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20600057

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb above water heater. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20600062

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yolanda Peron 7/25/2016 Warning

41-04-4

Detail 20600059

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. gallon of paint stored in front of kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20600056

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20600058

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above make line. Corrected On-Site Warning