THE CUBANEST ARAB
3540 NW 103 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in the hand sink .
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Employee placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside the hand sink ( one towel and 1 container) . Employee moved them. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet towel being stored on top preparation table across from oven. Employee removed and stored wet towel inside sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar next to coffee station not labeled. Employee labeled product during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket 50 ppm. Quarantine. 2nd sanitizer bucket 100 ppm quarantine. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris across from oven, employee discarded cutting board during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Missing displayed license number as required by the Law. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided and poster was printed . Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar without label. Owner labeled the container immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees wearing gloves without previous handwashing . Employees washed their hands after being coached. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certificate.The owner got an appointment for testing today . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing certificates for Mireida Legon, Dania Gonzalez , Anisley Chaviano, Madonna Garrido, Gabriela Diaz. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: No proof of employee training for : Mireida Legon, Dania Gonzalez , and Gabriela Diaz. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Missing soap at the hand sink. Station was restocked. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Not observed at the time of the inspection **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: No proof of manager certificate . Admin Complaint
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employees working for more than 60 days : Mireida Legon, Dania Gonzalez , Anisley Chaviano, Madonna Garrido, Gabriela Diaz. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: No proof of employee training for : Mireida Legon, Dania Gonzalez , and Gabriela Diaz. The rest of the employees are not working here anymore. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 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. Info was provided. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty utensil inside the hand sink. Employee moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employees working for more than 60 days : Mireida Legon, Dania Gonzalez , Anisley Chaviano, Madonna Garrido, Gabriela Diaz.
- 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.
- 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. Consumer advisory was printed and posted. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 2 basic).