TASTE OF CUBA LLC
615 39 ST W
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-04-4: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. Observed paper with license number on exterior of unit. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed no plan on site. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan in hand sink. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-04-4: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. Observed no numbers on unit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: 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. Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof on site Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5: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 written proof on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 no written plan in place for one employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: No proof.printed a copy in Spanish. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on the floor. Warning
- 50-04-4: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. Observed no numbers on unit. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter out on counter at 81f. Operator placed in reach in cooler. Stated butter had only been out for 1 hour. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Observed no plan in place. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof on site. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips on site. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at sink. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5: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 written proof on site. Warning
- 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. Observed no written plan in place for one employee. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from water bottle.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee pack of cigarettes on food prep table. Employee moved cigarettes. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food handling employee wearing bracelet while preparing food. Employee removed bracelets. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on microwave broken.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at handwashing sink. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin not labeled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with stack of pans and containers. Owner moved pans. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed knifes stored on shelf above flip top cooler. Stored in between bottom of shelf and front grid.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board heavily grooved and partially broken.
- 12B-04-4:Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed open employee water bottle next to microwave. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar bin and rice bins stored on the floor.
- 50-04-4: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. Observed no license number on exterior of unit.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand wash sink.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled. Bin with sugar not labeled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with pan. Operator moved pan. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator placed towels at sink. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed one employee with no plan in place.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several items prepared on Friday 10/20 not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).