ALEX CUBAN CUISINE
3153 West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Florida, 33009
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: 2 Ceiling tiles shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-07: Same- **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Prep table lower shelf rust Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-07: Same- **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Observed: 2 Ceiling tiles shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen. Warning Priority: Basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed: Cases of oils stored on floor in kitchen. Cook elevated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow Cutting Board. Warning Priority: Basic
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-24 Expired. Warning Reference: 509.241(1)FS and 61C-1.002(6) FAC: 509.241(1) LICENSES; ANNUAL RENEWALS. Each public lodging establishment and public food service establishment shall obtain a license from the division. 61C-1.002(6) Renewal - The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to the expiration date. Any public lodging establishment or public food service establishment operating on an expired license is deemed to be operating without a license, and subject to the penalties provided by law. Priority: High Priority
- 14-33-4:Basic - Observed: Prep table lower shelf rust Warning Priority: Basic
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Package of raw chicken stored above bags of fries in True reach in freezer behind 4 black doors in hallway. Manager inverted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 live roach on shelf next to triple sink in kitchen. 2) 1 live roach on floor front of reach in freezer in kitchen. Cook removed both cleaned and sanitized area Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Case of oil and case of water stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hat and hairnet during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of True reach in cooler behind the 4 black doors.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Packages of raw beef burgers stored above opened bags of uncooked sweet plantains and yucca in True Reach in freezer behind 4 black doors in hallway. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top- ; Ham (46F - Cold Holding); Cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved item to a reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time marking for pastries. Manager time marked 1PM- 5 PM. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/26/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shield missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored above bag of carrots and bag of cheese in true reach in cooler. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef stored above opened box of salmon in Grista reach in cooler entrance of kitchen. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/26/2024 revealed 4 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage area.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shield missing in kitchen.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whirlpool Refrigerator- ; Beef Empanadas (46-48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager foods items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. Manager moved to another cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hot box stored on top of hand washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).