EL CHEF EFRAIN CUBAN CAFE AND DELI LLC

EL CHEF EFRAIN CUBAN CAFE AND DELI LLC located in TAVARES has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 3.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 3 reports on file

124 E ALFRED ST, TAVARES 32778

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/4/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13625094

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bagels next to raw pork and Raw beef in reach in freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table.
  • 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 firms. Employees signed and manager signed and dated. Corrected On-Site

1/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13578287

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**

11/18/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10808363

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In both bathroom
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom on the left side of building.
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles with blue and yellow liquid at three compartment sink. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site