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SMUGGLERS COCINA CUBANA

170 NW 24 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10841411

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Kitchen.
  • 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 at cook like reach in cooler in disrepair.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cook line.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Floor and drain under the handwashing sink at bar area soiled. Observed Floor and drain near under the three compartment sink kitchen area soiled.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with food stored on floor at prep area near tree compartment sink. Operator store during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink at bar area.
  • 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed hot running water per four minutes at 78°f at mop sink.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe located at tree compartment sink at bar area
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher not sanitizing properly temperature Dishwasher (Temperature 145f)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board at handwashing sink located at bar area not accessible for employee use. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed medal thongs and utensils store at handwashing sink inside kitchen area
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager lacking proof of food manager certification Jonathan Fornes. For more than 60 days.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot running water per four minutes at 78°f at three compartment sink bar and kitchen area.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bar area. During inspection operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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. Alex Gomez, Eddy Delgado, Anonymous. More 69 days.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at handwashing sink at bar area. During inspection operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP chicken wings and cooked pork stored inside at reach in freezer. Chef open all bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled at bar area near tree compartment sink.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot running water per four minutes at 78°f at hand wash sink bar and kitchen area.

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl used as a scoop inside container of shredded cheese inside reach in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon stored in standing water at 80F near rice maker. Operator discarded immediately. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of white cutting board not stored inside sanitizing solution.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottle containing oils and sauces near cook line with no label. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink located across the cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink located across the cook line.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing sanitizing solution with no label.

Inspection Date: 9/30/2024

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and white cutting board located at prep tables with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed green and white cutting board located at prep tables with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located at cook line soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located at cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink and no chlorine testing kit for dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink and no chlorine testing kit for dish machine. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/30/2024

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee at cook line with no hair restraint. Operator put hat on. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 87F near cook line. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of white cutting board located across the cook line. Operator discarded. 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 and quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 4/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8550949

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container inside seasoning bin in dry storage area. Observed plastic container used a scoop inside pico de gallo located across cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor inside walk in cooler. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and white cutting board located at prep tables with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 83F. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located at cook line soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth near cook line not stored inside sanitizing solution. 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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink and no chlorine testing kit for dish machine. Repeat Violation 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. 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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 11/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362271

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic container used to scoop shredded cheese at reach in cooler across cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth used under green cutting board in prep area. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths not stored in chlorine sanitizer solution at reach in cooler near cook line. Operator discarded cloths immediately. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing vegetable oil and sauces not labeled on the cook line. Operator labeled immediately. 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 shell eggs over beef and chicken in walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs and placed items in correct order based on required cooking temperatures. 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 chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink across cook line. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(135 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Friday:11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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