CUBAN GUYS SANDWICHES & MORE
3174 W 76 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink with quaternary sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator redone the 3 compartment sink during inspection, recheck 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains in dining area
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in cook area above reach in cooler next to stove
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed soup pots and sheet trays in ware wash area not inverted. Coached manager on proper storage, manager inverted dishes. Corrected On-Site
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse but no sanitize bowls. Advised operator the proper steps for three compartment sinks, employee rewashed, rinsed, and set up sanitizer to sanitize bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chipped plastic container underneath prep table in ware wash area
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda cans on floor next to hand sink at cook area and containers of oil on floor next to back exit in ware wash area, boxes of frozen steak on floor in walk in freezer.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand wash sink in ware wash area
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of frozen chicken on cart for ambient thawing temp. Advised operator to move to prep sink under running cold water, manager followed instructions. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label. Coached manager and label was posted. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over black beans in walk in cooler, raw breaded chicken over sodas for customers. Manager reversed items for proper storage of raw and ready to eat. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked egg in walk in cooler. Alerted manager, manager threw away egg and surrounding eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook crack raw Shell eggs onto flat top grill and continue handling spatulas and prepare sandwich without change of gloves. Coached cook to change gloves when needed after handling raw items. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/20/2023
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 10/20/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken on walk in freezer floor. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled above portable steam table. Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation table near to sugar container, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site 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 cooked beans (60°F/54°F - Cooling); was cooked from the day before as per operator, located inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ham inside reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed julianitas (fried potatoes) (91°F - Hot Holding) located under hot holding lamp, hot holding box julianitas (112°F - Hot Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator. Observed cooked beans (60°F/54°F - Cooling); was cooked from the day before as per operator, located inside walk in cooler. 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 potatoes and beef ball (112°F - Hot Holding); tequenos (110°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator increased the equipment temperature. Also observed julianitas (fried potatoes) (91°F - Hot Holding) located under hot holding lamp, hot holding box julianitas (112°F - Hot Holding), for more than 4 hours as per operator. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/15/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 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 croquettes (123°F - Hot Holding); potatoes ball (122°F - Hot Holding) located on the front counter for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).