REY'S CUBAN CAFE

7800 US 17-92 S #194

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10792771

  • 36-73-4: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: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**
  • 03B-01-6: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: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

Inspection Date: 3/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894242

  • 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 phone on plastic container of bread. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -standing water and food debris behind grease trap.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -some container or lids cracked on edge.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -lift top cooler in kitchen.
  • 03A-02-5: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: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: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

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8737616

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 08A-17-6: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: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

Inspection Date: 1/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8586700

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8581532

  • 36-34-5: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: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.
  • 08A-04-5: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: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

Inspection Date: 10/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358737

  • 08A-02-6: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: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: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