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LAS PALMAS CUBAN RESTAURANT

Based on 6 health inspections, LAS PALMAS CUBAN RESTAURANT in MOUNT DORA has earned a 1.7/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

351 North Donnelly Street
Florida, 32757
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878689

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead next to cooler at the bar.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line Floor in dry storage Floor next to CO2 Tanks Floor by ice machine. Floor in the corner of the bar Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles in dry storage.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright white reach in freezer. White chest freezer behind bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above hot holding unit.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at the end of cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in at the end of cook line.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two flying insects at the bar.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quit cooling. Milk (46F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored next to onions. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table. Fryer baskets soiled Soda nozzles at the bar Repeat Violation
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled white spray bottle with unknown liquid above sliced bread on counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718641

  • 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
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - woman's bathroom
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - green cutting board across expo. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under shelving in dry storage area. -walk- in freezer
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwaves in prep area. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - hot water handle broken at hand sink across ice machine
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - on cooks line
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - utensils stored with handle end down on storage rack. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - burn gel stored next to clean utensils in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - Roasted pork 50°- Per operator cooked night before. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - snapper fish - roasted pork
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - snapper 57° Per operator placed in walk-in after thawing under water day prior. Operator discarded - roasted pork 50°cooked cool day prior. Operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Sanitizer bucket stored next onions Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Roasted pork 50° cooked cool from the night before.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer(COS) - can opener (COS) -White cutting boards at sandwich station. Repeat Violation
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - shelving in walk-in cooler. - shelving in glass door cooler in kitchen.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - white bottle of unknown liquid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - expired on 1-2-23 Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8749637

  • 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.
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - green cutting in prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - dead roach in men's bathroom. Operator sweep up. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in freezer
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - kitchen area
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - chef station Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine -dish trays
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. - pork belly in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bread crumbs Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle hanging on dish machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting board on sandwich station. Repeat Violation
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - water filter expired 1/2/23

Inspection Date: 6/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8693123

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364825

  • 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
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 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. - cell phone stored on shelf above prep table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on cold holding unit on cooks line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Case of breading in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwaves on cooks line Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle hanging on hand sink at front bar . Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - fryer baskets.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - - sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink at front bar. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle hanging on hand sink at front bar no label. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491507

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - cup in bulk sugar Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting board in prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - missing grout and broken tiles throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - front bar Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cookline.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Lysol stored over clean slicer. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Electric slicer -White cutting board on cooks line.
  • 52-01-4:Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu states Red Snapper, Operator is making out the word Red. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-01-4:Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises.