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LASS CUBAN CAFE

18800 NW 2ND AVE SUITE 101

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/10/2025

  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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 pork chucks (52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork chucks (52F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled onions (67F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Placed back inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with food debris inside.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen handwashing sink.

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the sandwich station.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple black containers with crackers, rice, beans, sugar and single service items with no name label.
  • 12A-11-4:High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee coming back from the bathroom to start making coffee without handwashing. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by a pan. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8452950

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rack between reach in cooler and stove with heavy grease. Observed gasket soiled in all reach in coolers.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the back handwashing sink, operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8453706

  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Still obsessed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8452583

  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Still obsessed **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the kitchen floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At the time of callback inspection observed one live roach crawling on kitchen floor in front of reach cooler. Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At the time of callback inspection 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. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink changed to a 3 compartment sink in the front area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: At the time of callback inspection handwash sink still removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
  • 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 a hand washing sink, has been replaced by a 3 compartment sink in the front area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Supervisor Adonis spoke with owner, which was agreed to cancel 2 sides of compartment and leave one single compartment available as a hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: 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 **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340572

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink in the front line, 2 dead roaches in the lobby. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 12 flan in cold holding unit, operator unable to provide invoice. Warning
  • 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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. Operator properly stored the items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the kitchen floor. Warning
  • 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 12 flan in cold holding unit, operator unable to provide invoice. 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 white rice (86F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hrs as per operator. Operator reheated to 165 and above. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator unable to answer or no knowledge regarding food Bourne illness and symptoms. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink changed to a 3 compartment sink in the front area. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employee Named Alexander. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Operator placed towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 a hand washing sink, has been replaced by a 3 compartment sink in the front area. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Fried eggs, emailed advisory notice to operator. 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 cooked black beans in reach in cooler, as per operator it was cooked more than 24 hrs ago. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle without label. Warning

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★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(525 reviews)

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Features

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Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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