CUBA MEX AMERICAN
136 Pondella Road
Florida, 33903
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink had pots in it. Operator removed pots. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed napkins by sink. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid no label under sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl in bulk flour under counter used as a scoop. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed choking poster for Operator and the hung up during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed water temperature did not go above 82F. Operator turned on hot water heater and temperature went to 96F and they rewashed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 12/01/2024. Informed Operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Printed copy for Operator, he placed in paperwork binder. Corrected On-Site 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. Printed copies and Operator and new employee signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Observed pupusa filling in reach in cooler over 24 hours old no date mark. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed max temperature at hand washing sink was 83F. Operator turned on hot water heater and temperature reached 96F. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 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 steaks over raw pork in reach-in cooler. The owner placed the raw pork over the raw steaks. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. The operator stated raw chicken was out while preparing a chicken taco. The ambient temperature was 42F I reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Observed black beans not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler close to exit door.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 46F.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved all raw products into stand reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Repeat Violation
- 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager is printing out for employees. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed water pressure at hand washing sink low.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).