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CUBAN TASTE RESTAURANT

Health inspection records show CUBAN TASTE RESTAURANT in PORT CHARLOTTE has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3880 Tamiami Trail
Florida, 33952
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10903141

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at frontline next to Display Cooler Unit. Educated the operator.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over ready to eat shredded cheese at Reach in Cooler. Operator relocated the raw bacon to the bottom of shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at Make Table.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed large utensil on top of kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the large utensil. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8881671

  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side faucet handle falls off at ware washing area handwash sink.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over mayonnaise at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8777160

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind handles at multiple cold holding units.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils on shelf not inverted at ware washing area. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443397

  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over potatoes at Reach in Cooler. Operator relocated the potatoes to a proper and safe location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Provided the form. Corrected On-Site 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. Provided the document which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375684

  • 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.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large container lid at handwash sink next to entrance door of the kitchen. Operator removed the lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.