LA VINA CUBAN CAFE.CORP
LA VINA CUBAN CAFE.CORP has 3 health inspections on file for its TAMARAC location, with an overall rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 3 reports on file
8455 W MAC NAB
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/28/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13529580
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table next to food and clean cutting board . Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave. Operator clean and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked tamales stored in walk in cooler from yesterday.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed steak thawing in standing water at prep sink. Operator placed underneath running water. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cheese in Padela refrigerator. Operator removed bacon to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas hot held at 132F in front line warmer. Per operator, empanadas cooked and placed in unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator increased the temperature on hot holding unit for fast reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished Corrected On-Site
- 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 no date marked on several TCS foods cooked and stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, all foods cooked on 01/26-01/27/2026.
9/24/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10918918
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 basic
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 81
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top; cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed flip top kept open. Operator placed small ice bag on food item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
1/23/2025· 1y 1mo ago
1 high, 1 int
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attached to outside mop sink, no vacuum breaker
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with blue substance, unlabeled. Operator emptied and discarded Corrected On-Site