LA SORPRESA CUBANA
609 SW 57 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed tiles throughout kitchen and establishment. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage throughout kitchen and dining area.
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler at Prep Table with an ambient temperature of 60F. The following foods stored inside: ham (55F - Cooling); cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding)
- 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 cellphone on meat slicer next to hand sink.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in back storage area.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind hand sink.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in back storage chest freezer and front counter chest freezer.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers next to microwaves. **Repeat Violation**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-24. **Admin Complaint**
- 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 steak stored above raw shell eggs. Operator changed order for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooler at Prep Table with an ambient temperature of 60F. The following foods stored inside: cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator, spaghetti was prepared and held in cooler more than 4 hours prior to inspection.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler at Prep Table with an ambient temperature of 60F. The following foods stored inside: ham (55F - Cooling); cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator, spaghetti was cooked and stored inside from previous day, ham was prepped 2 hours prior to inspection.
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to calibrate thermometer to proper temperature, inspector went over process with manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quat test kit on site, chlorine is used.
- 05-03-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed manager unable to calibrate thermometer to proper temperature, inspector went over process with manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).