THE CUBAN DELY

THE CUBAN DELY maintains a 3.2/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in LABELLE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

216 South Main Street
Florida, 33935
Hendry County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13493285

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not tight fitting.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The cell phone as removed from prep table. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The wiping cloth was removed from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (46F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner moved the shredded beef into reach-in cooler across from prep table. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser not working. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public Health Form for pastries in display case on front counter. **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. Observed pork and rice and beans not date marked in reach-in cooler. The owner date marked the pork and rice and beans. Corrected On-Site

8/14/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10887496

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled with food debris.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on spice shelf with canned items above prep area, operator removed medicine to another location. Corrected On-Site

2/26/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8897967

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves.

9/24/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8733511

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on the countertop not stored in .sanitizer solution. Operator set up sanitizer bucket and moved towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce observed raw chicken stored above unwashed head of cabbage and lettuce, operator moved chicken to lower shelf.. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with food debris, cutting board should be cleaned a minimum of once every 4 hours according to the food code

4/1/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8601705

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/30/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8459308

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed 4 textured ceiling tiles in kitchen above prep area. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light visible at bottom threshold at rear kitchen door. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on counter next to espresso machine. Warning
  • 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear kitchen fire door dead bolted.
  • 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 kit for quaternary sanitizing solution. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer present at time of inspection. 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. Observed no proof of training for employees. Repeat Violation Warning

7/31/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8355081

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine near coffee maker. removed ice scoop Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 form **Corrective Action Taken** 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 kit for chlorine at time of inspection.
  • 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.
  • 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. Emailed DBPR form 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation