SMUGGLERS COCINA CUBANA
170 NW 24 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).