LAS PALMAS CUBAN RESTAURANT
Based on 8 health inspections, LAS PALMAS CUBAN RESTAURANT in MOUNT DORA has earned a 1.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 8 reports on file
351 North Donnelly Street
Florida, 32757
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/19/2026· 4w ago
Visit ID: 13654591
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 6 basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor between cooler and freezer at the end of cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line. White reach in freezer gaskets at cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line. White reach in freezer at cook line. Upright black cooler shelves and interior at the end of cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink in the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Butter (51F - Cold Holding); Garlic in oil (49F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
3/18/2026· 4w ago
Visit ID: 13528314
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 1 int, 12 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee cups on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook at cook line wearing bracelets. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook at cook line.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor between cooler and freezer at the end of cook line. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket with pork. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. White reach in freezer gaskets at 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 cooler at the end of cook line. White reach in freezer at cook line. Upright black cooler shelves and interior at the end of cook line. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in prep area.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In prep area. Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 6 flying insects by three compartment sink and back storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Butter (51F - Cold Holding); Garlic in oil (49F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets Repeat Violation
9/23/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10878689
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 3 int, 14 basic
- 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
11/14/2024· 1y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10718641
Met Inspection Standards5 high, 5 int, 16 basic
- 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
10/18/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8749637
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 16 basic
- 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
6/12/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8693123
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
3/6/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8364825
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 9 basic
- 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
9/6/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8491507
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 12 basic
- 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.