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LAS VEGAS CUBAN CUISINE

East Oakland Park Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10754346

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop rice at cook line. Coached manager on correct procedure. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting board grooved at preparation area.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation at cook line while wearing watch. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door across from cooked products walk-in unit.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door, door frame, and on floor next to door. Repeat Violation
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at bar reach-in cooler near entrance. Coached manager on correct procedure.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gasket soiled at vegetable and cooked products unit. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bsrrved butter and peeled plantains not covered at walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind three compartment sink and dish machine. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed across kitchen.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over tomatoes at walk-in cooler. Product was correctly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib with no vacuum breaker next to three compartment sink.
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee at cook line not knowing the minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached employee on correct procedure. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Miriam Vilarino certification expired on 02.27.2025.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener near walk-in cooler soiled.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink near mop sink blocked by backs of onions. Coached manager on correct procedure. Repeat Violation
  • 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/. Observed approximately 6+ food employees engaged in food preparation such as cutting raw beef, grilling steak, scooping ice and plating food with no certified food manager present.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training certificates missing certification number and certified food manager signature and training expiration is incorrect, should be three years from training not two.

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used for portioning cooked white rice inside rice container at cook line. Coached chef on correct procedure. Bowl was removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed chef doing food preparation at cook line while wearing watch.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at metal containers on shelf next to three compartment sink.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door to walk-in freezer and next to fan units inside of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice bin at bar area. Scoops were correctly stored.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket of walk-in cooler 3 soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service use paper cups and aluminum containers stored on floor at dry storage area. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flan not covered at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind three compartment sink.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled with common name near preparation area. Manager labeled container during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing proper concentration of chlorine at dish machine. Coached employee on correct amount. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed tag attached to bag of fresh clams stored inside walk in freezer, but no tags provided regarding pervious clams received or last served. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bar dispenser gun soiled with accumulated debris at bar area.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by pressure washing machine and mop bucket near mop sink. Coached manager on correct procedure. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe metal pitcher inside hand washing sink at bar area. Coached manager on correct procedure. Pitcher was removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for chlorine during inspection.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at warewashing area.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 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 cooked lamb and ox tail not date marked. As per chef, less than two days. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8567721

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic deli cups inside containers of flour and sugar stored near produce cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
  • 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi mahi and salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging before thawing, located inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler under coffee station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
  • 14-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed nonfood-grade brush used to clean coffee debris at coffee station, with metal wrapping, not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
  • 06-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed a box of fries, no longer frozen and held at 41F located on top of kitchen counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Observed a box of fries, no longer frozen and held at 70F located on top of kitchen counter. Admin Complaint
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup around door frame of walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler located under coffee station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt, water, oil and garlic powder not labeled, stored next to kitchen cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (57F - Cooling Overnight located inside walk in cooler. As per Chef, black beans were made from the previous night and stored in walk in cooler, temperatures taken at 12:05pm, food item above 41F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Observed cooked pork 54F Cooling; shredded pork 48F Cooling; shredded beef 47F Cooling, all prepared and date marked 12/6/23 from the pervious day, cooling over night inside walk in cooler temperatures taken at 9:41am, still above 41F. Ambient temperature displayed at 50F inside walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed black beans (57F - Cooling Overnight located inside walk in cooler. As per Chef, black beans were made from the previous night and stored in walk in cooler, temperatures taken at 12:05pm, food item above 41F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Observed cooked pork 54F Cooling; shredded pork 48F Cooling; shredded beef 47F Cooling, all prepared and date marked 12/6/23 from the pervious day, cooling over night inside walk in cooler temperatures taken at 9:41am, still above 41F. Ambient temperature displayed at 50F inside walk in cooler. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri (66F - Cold Holding) located on top of prep cooler, across from kitchen cookline. As per Operator, chimichurri is prepared daily, less than 4 hours. Observed yuca (68F - Cold Holding); ham croquettes (68F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler next to fryer station, less than 4 hours. Employee removed and placed food items into walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw beef palomilla (44F - Cold Holding); beef picadillo (44F - Cold Holding) located inside walk in cooler, ambient temperature displayed at 50F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef palomilla (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (44F - Cold Holding) located inside walk in cooler, ambient temperature displayed at 50F on front of cooler door. All other food items in reach in cooler next to fryer station observed at +or- 41F and below. Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed written procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed tags attached to bags of fresh clams stored inside walk in freezer, but no tags provided regarding pervious clams received or last served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Discussed with Chef in regards to keeping tags of clams for 90 days from the last date served written on each tag. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled located above kitchen prep cooler. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled located next to fryer station. Observed inside cooler doors of reach in cooler units, heavily soiled with food debris located in front of kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
  • 16-36-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Operator provided chlorine test kit, no color chart available to check sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed approximately 6+ food employees engaged in food preparation such as cutting raw beef, grilling steak, scooping ice and plating food with no certified food manager present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. None provided at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
  • 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. None provided at the time of inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8564719

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic deli cups inside containers of flour and sugar stored near produce cooler. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi mahi and salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging before thawing, located inside walk in cooler. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler under coffee station. Warning
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed nonfood-grade brush used to clean coffee debris at coffee station, with metal wrapping, not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning
  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed a box of fries, no longer frozen and held at 41F located on top of kitchen counter. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup around door frame of walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bowls used to portion rice onto plates, stored in standing water at 81F, located in front of kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board located near produce cooler. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler located under coffee station. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt, water, oil and garlic powder not labeled, stored next to kitchen cookline. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (57F - Cooling Overnight located inside walk in cooler. As per Chef, black beans were made from the previous night and stored in walk in cooler, temperatures taken at 12:05pm, food item above 41F. Warning
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed black beans (57F - Cooling Overnight located inside walk in cooler. As per Chef, black beans were made from the previous night and stored in walk in cooler, temperatures taken at 12:05pm, food item above 41F. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri (66F - Cold Holding) located on top of prep cooler, across from kitchen cookline. As per Operator, chimichurri is prepared daily, less than 4 hours. Observed yuca (68F - Cold Holding); ham croquettes (68F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler next to fryer station, less than 4 hours. Employee removed and placed food items into walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw beef palomilla (44F - Cold Holding); beef picadillo (44F - Cold Holding) located inside walk in cooler, ambient temperature displayed at 50F. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed onions (68F-118F Hot Holding) located at kitchen cookline at prep counter. Operator placed sautéed onions onto flat top grill to reheat. Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 200ppm, located in front of kitchen cookline. 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. Emailed written procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed tags attached to bags of fresh clams stored inside walk in freezer, but no tags provided regarding pervious clams received or last served. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled located above kitchen prep cooler. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled located next to fryer station. Observed inside cooler doors of reach in cooler units, heavily soiled with food debris located in front of kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a box of avocados stored on top of corner handwash sink near dry storage racks. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Utensils were removed by employee. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Operator provided chlorine test kit, no color chart available to check sanitizer. Warning
  • 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/. Observed approximately 6+ food employees engaged in food preparation such as cutting raw beef, grilling steak, scooping ice and plating food with no certified food manager present. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. None provided at time of inspection. 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. None provided at the time of inspection. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 7/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371068

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves located at storage shelves used to store uncooked black beans, red beans, parboiled rice and sugar.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelving above prep cooler not protected or keep inverted. Manager placed plates under shelving for proper protection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice bowls stored in standing water at 92F, stored at steamtable unit. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on plastic containers above three compartment sink.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of hinged plastic containers and other various boxes of single service items stored on floor, near office area.
  • 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. Emailed to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler and gaskets soiled, located next to fryer station at kitchen area. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler at drink service station.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection.
  • 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. Discussed and emailed to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

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Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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