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CUBAN CAFE (THE)

Health inspection records show CUBAN CAFE (THE) in BOCA RATON has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 5 months ago · 5 reports on file

Hypolita Street
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Old City
Saint Johns County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

9/23/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10908268

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 38-11-4:Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. The area where the hot bean containers are is dark where you cannot see what is what. Chef turned on ceiling lights to see containers. Chef said that they are too bright that's why they were off. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked beef in reach in cooler. Chef moved fish Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over fish on the cook line reach in cooler , chef moved eggs Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Using napkins as paper towels at front bar, chef put a roll of paper towels. Corrected On-Site

2/17/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10713201

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table. Chef discarded bottle of water Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cooler and steam table. Chef removed and put in dishwasher area Corrected On-Site

11/5/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8783445

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 basic

  • 38-11-4:Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed at wait station with steam tables due to light not functioning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed in wait station
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw swai stored above ready to eat sauces in cook line reach in cooler. Raw swai stored above cooked chicken in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (130F - Hot Holding) being held in steam table, employee states item was reheated in oven and placed in steam table less than 2 hours ago. Employee reheated to 165F. rice and beans (100F - Hot Holding) in steam table less than 2 hours. Employee discarded Corrected On-Site

1/23/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8486502

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen cook line prep table at reach in cooler-observed employee cellphone on prep table. Employee removed cellphone. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Wait station ice bin- observed ice scoop handle being stored inside ice. Operator removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed containers of rice and black beans with no labeling. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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 operator with document. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1: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. Provided operator with with form. **Corrective Action Taken**

8/29/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8381807

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed