DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

COPACABANA CUBAN CAFE

320 Dora Drawdy Way
Florida, 32757
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10744307

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on glass door cooler on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of cooking equipment in kitchen -Walk-in cooler door gasket - hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: -Walk-in cooler door gasket **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand sink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - Shelving in reach in coolers Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739542

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in cooler on cooks line
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - red, green, white, yellow cutting boards stored in prep area.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored on shelf abocpve cooks line Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee items stored on dry storage shelf's with food . Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on glass door cooler on cooks line.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - front bar.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in cooler - under all cooking equipment in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout the kitchen area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil stored in front area of kitchen. - Bag n box at back door
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel under white cutting board in prep Tara.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave located across from expo - microwave on cooks line - oven on cooks line
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. - 3 lights out in hoods
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of cooking equipment in kitchen -Walk-in cooler door gasket - hood filters
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler on cooks line (top and bottom )
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - back outside storage
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand sink in kitchen
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar and salt
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - 2 gallons of milk stored in front glass door cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting boards on cooks line and prep table - Interior of fryers and baskets Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - water pitcher stored in hand sink at front bar. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink at patio bar -hand sink in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - Shelving in reach in coolers Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8766724

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - walk-in cooler
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knife stored at 3 compartment sink and wall Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk-in gasket
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice scoop in ice machine Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. -microwave next to drink station. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket on walk-in cooler - dish trays Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - cheese stored in retail bag in white chest freezer in back kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of clear stored next to tea machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board at prep table. - fry baskets - white cutting board on line. - soda gun at front bar. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at patio bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - shelving in walk-in cooler
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of clear liquid stored next to tea machine. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8631629

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored on prep table in back area. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - storage shelf next to back door.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout the entire kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - liquid margarine next to dry storage shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven on cooks line. - microwave on cooks line. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior sandwich press on cooks line. - gasket on stand up freezer. - dish trays
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - hand sink drain line broken next to cooks line.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. -unwrapped straws stored on bar unprotected at patio bar.
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushrooms over ready to eat food in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored above prep table. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - fry baskets - white cutting board on cooks line. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - patio hand sink
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - patio hand sink
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - hand sink next to cooks line.

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369840

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - 2 drinks stored on microwave in service area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Back door Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout the entire kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -Bar Ice bin Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave in service area
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hand sink next to cooks line drain pipe is broken. Per operator parts are on order.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons stored handle side down at service area.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored Togo orders. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers and baskets - white cutting board on cooks line. Repeat Violation
  • 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. -Shredded beef in walk-in cooler - Seasoned ground beef in walk-in cooler -Chicken in dumpling sauce Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle stored on Togo rack. Corrected On-Site