DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LAS VEGAS CUBAN CUSINE

2150 N UNIVERSITY DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on left door loose on exposed 2 door salad reach in cooler.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee unopened beverages on shelf next to breads and raw meats in walk in cooler. Manager moved beverages away from food items.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, containers of black beans not covered.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line, bottles of water, oil , and wine not labeled. Repeat Violation
  • 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. In walk in cooler, cooked ground beef mix (52F - Cooling). Per employee not prepared or portioned today and in unit overnight. See stop sale.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen fliptop lower cooler, containers of raw breaded steak and chicken above containers of commercial cooked croquettes and open bag of fries. Manager rearranged steak and chicken to bottom of cooler for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, cooked ground beef mix (52F - Cooling). Per employee not prepared or portioned today and in unit overnight.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back prep area blocked with clean pots and utensils. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager - Irina Ilena Batista Lopez 12-22-2022 ServSafe Person in charge - Dana Castillo Rodriquez Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 12/6/2024

  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager - Irina Ilena Batista Lopez 12-22-2022 Servsafe Person in charge - Wendy Barba Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed at callback inspection same. Day manager scheduled for food manager class. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/5/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bulk container of seasoned bread crumbs in dry storage. Manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee canned beverage in cook line 2 door reach in cooler. Manager removed beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar at front counter by espresso machine not labeled. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cook line 2 door reach in, containers of raw fish and raw shrimp and flat of raw shell eggs above container of cooked vegetables. Employee rearranged items to properly separate. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In cookline 2 door reach in cooler, flat of raw shell eggs above containers of raw fish and shrimp. Employee rearranged items to properly separate. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At cookline FLIPTOP UPPER - sliced ham (67F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (66F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (66F - Cold Holding); house tomato sauce (66F - Cold Holding) LOWER - commercial cooked plantains (65F - Cold Holding); raw breaded steak (64F - Cold Holding); raw breaded chicken (64F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (65F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared or portioned today and all items in unit since 8:00am. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline FLIPTOP UPPER - sliced ham (67F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (66F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (66F - Cold Holding); house tomato sauce (66F - Cold Holding) LOWER - commercial cooked plantains (65F - Cold Holding); raw breaded steak (64F - Cold Holding); raw breaded chicken (64F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (65F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared or portioned today and all items in unit since 8:00am. See stop sale. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F or colder. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milk steaming wand on espresso machine has buildup of dried milk. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager - Irina Ilena Batista Lopez 12-22-2022 Servsafe Person in charge - Wendy Barba Admin Complaint
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Automatic dispenser at end of cookline not working properly. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on top of dish machine. Employee labeled as soap solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8554659

  • 14-17-4:Basic - 1.Walk-in cooler freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2. Under Prep table in expo line.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women restroom , south end of restaurant. Repeat Violation
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked rice in steam table in kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on hair net Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn or in disrepair in True refrigerator cooler in cook line. * Repeat Violation * 2. Ice machine lid falling off when opened.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris in kitchen.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container ( bottle water )in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in cook line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Single-service articles ( to go containers) improperly stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-05-5:Basic - Some Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in walk in freezer ( French fries 39F)Per operator, door was left open for delivery.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked broccoli inside true cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw shrimp to lower shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clams not marked with last date served.
  • 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 procedures to manager.

Inspection Date: 11/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373359

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom west side of dining room.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Cases of Single-service articles ( forks )improperly stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust above flip top cooler in cook line.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( Mahi Mahi) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler. Operator removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn or in disrepair in us refrigeration cooler in wait station.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plantains stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Raw beef stored over French fries inside reach in cooler in cook line. 2. Raw shrimp stored over broccoli inside true cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw beef and raw shrimp to lower shelves and stored correctly.
  • 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 vomit clean up procedures to manager.