CUBANO'S RESTAURANT
1611 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed 0 ppm chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed 0 ppm chlorine. *Warning* **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. Stored in water 82F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed at 87F. **Time Extended**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs above chimichuri sauce in walk in cooler. Operator relocated chimichurri sauce Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed eggs above ready to eat. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed line cook more than 6 months, no Food Handler Safety certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Provided website and detailed instruction on how to us Florida Restaurant and Lodging training website. *Warning* **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed steak, chicken, pork, etc. No date marks. Per operator, more than 24 hours. Operator date marked all. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed multiple more than 24 hours, no date marks. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed buildup in exterior bin. Warning
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed 0 ppm chlorine. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. Stored in water 82F. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs above chimichuri sauce in walk in cooler. Operator relocated chimichurri sauce Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed line cook more than 6 months, no Food Handler Safety certificate. Warning
- 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 steak, chicken, pork, etc. No date marks. Per operator, more than 24 hours. Operator date marked all. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops directly on top of covered outside ice machine. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and place on clean pan. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose at north east corner of building with no vacuum breaker. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed multiple dead roaches. Operator states pest control last night. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed multiple dead insects behind equipment. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed multiple dead roaches. Operator states pest control last night. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items in walk-in cooler with no lids. Per operator, all more than 24 hours old. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler, raw fish over ready to eat empanadas. Operator corrected. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at multiple exterior hose bibbs with hoses attached. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 multiple containers in the walk-in cooler without date marking. Per Chef, all more than 24 hours. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 3-3-23 Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed deeply grooved cutting board in kitchen. Operator disposed of. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting directly on top of machine, which is stored outdoors under cover.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one fluorescent light fixture in kitchen with no shield.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in prep sink with no running water.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).