HEMINGWAY'S CUBAN KITCHEN

1910 N OLA AVE STE 17

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 4/10/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 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. Cook pork 62 f and 52 f cooked at 9:00 pm overnight did not cool properly.
  • 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.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Plastic wrap over cook pork in walk in cooler that was cooling overnight at 9:00 pm.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. On cooks line employee fixed Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #10727485
2025-04-10
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 1/21/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10726883
2025-01-21
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 11/21/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary over 500 ppm, operator diluted it Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food Inspector #8780135
2024-11-21
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 1/17/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler multiple buckets of food items
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob at service side hand wash sink broken, operator will have repairs made.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer, operator diluted it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.in kitchen, operator replaced.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water knob at service side hand wash sink broken, operator will have repairs made.
Food Inspector #8443421
2024-01-17
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 7/13/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. operator moved them. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of disinfectant not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8442767
2023-07-13
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/13/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 7/12/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in kitchen area. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. operator moved them. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding). Walk in cooler, operator states they had someone out yesterday to fix it, but was unable to complete the work, he will be back out today to complete the repairs. Operator provided temprature logs showing digital records 6am 38F. Discussed inspection with Supervisor Ashley V. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink has soiled equipment in it, operator moved it Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Operator has the email but not signed off yet. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of disinfectant not labeled. Warning
Food Inspector #8378992
2023-07-12
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).