CUBAY RESTAURANT, INC.

CUBAY RESTAURANT, INC. in CAPE CORAL has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3032 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, UNIT 201-202

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13456777

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to check chlorine levels in three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10938449

  • 16-10-4:Basic - Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Operator has soap and sanitizer used as same final step prior to air drying. Warning
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair food-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair measuring cup used in bulk rice container. Operatpr discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on shelves with food and food service items in kitchen and front counter. Operator removed phones. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Whole fish thawed in standing water. Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator has soap and sanitizer used as same final step prior to air drying therefore food contact surfaces are not properly sanitized. Operator emptied three compartment sink and filled correctly to,properly sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, beef and bacon stored over ready to eat/cooked pork in reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02%05-2025 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to check chlorine levels in three compartment sink 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. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at prep/utility sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8739943

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from rice table gasket torn.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed beef over ready to eat ham in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg container in reach-in cooler. The manager discarded cracked eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by dish container. The operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8846788

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw chicken in stand up reach-in cooler in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager moved the raw chicken to bottom shelf under the raw beef. 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. Printed out DBPR HR Form 5030-104 Bodily Fluids. The manager placed form on bulletin board during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink beside 3 compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8516129

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of medication above reach-in cooler. The operator removed the bottle of medication. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat pork chops in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line. The operator moved the raw pork under the ready to eat pork chops. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dish container on hand washing sink beside prep sink in kitchen. The operator removed empty container from on top of hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 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 pork chops and beef in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked. The manager dated pork chops and beef during Inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink shut off. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8361386

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from between equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg stand up reach-in cooler. The operator discarded cracked eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 pork and chicken not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink.