EL CUBANO
7829 N DALE MABRY HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning unit disposing of grey water onto ground. Employee put bucket underneath to collect grey water. Grey water will be dumped into mop sink at office building. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil and case of bottled water stored on floor of food truck. Cooler full of hot tamales stored on food truck floor.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties and raw marinated steaks stored over cooked shredded beef. Operator discarded shredded beef during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded beef 81F at 4:05pm left out at room temperature after cooking from 10:30am.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded beef 81F at 4:05pm left out at room temperature after cooking from 10:30am. Operator discarded. Discussed with operator.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink used to store wash bucket. Employee removed bucket during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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/ 4 employees present, no CFM on MFDV during time of inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on cutting boards and storage shelf over reach-in cooler. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fry oil, bottled waters and onions.
- 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
- 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under three-compartments sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).