CUBACHOBEE RESTAURANT
7400 NW S RIVER DR BAY 5-6, MEDLEY 33166
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed part of front counter removed without plan review submitted and approved. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: At time of callback inspection observed No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed part of front counter removed without plan review submitted and approved. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
- 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 salmon bags uncut stored inside reach in cooler under griddle in kitchen. Operator started to cut bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of griddle in kitchen. Also, observed reach in cooler door handle missing.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in front of Three compartment sink.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of griddle in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cup box stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at room temperature in back kitchen. Operator place meat inside Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and honey containers unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside reach in cooler under griddle in kitchen. Operator stored food properly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed part of front counter removed without plan review submitted and approved.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's restroom.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside Moro container in steam table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 salmon in bags inside drawers under griddle in kitchen. Operator started to cut bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an opened container inside kitchen. Operator placed lid and straw. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sugar plastic container stored on front counter floor.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 80°F inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside white microwave over steam table inside kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut ham inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled inside three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).