DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CORTADITO CUBAN CAFE

444 West Railroad Avenue
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10819020

  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee backpack and towels stored in basin of handwashing sink by triple sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Same. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-12-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed fresh squeezed orange juice at beverage cooler with no warning label present. Please add following statement to unpasteurized fresh squeezed juice. WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Same. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Not available at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Not available at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8879737

  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. papa rellena (fried potato) (127F - Hot Holding) Observed under heat lamp. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time mark for remaining 1 hour. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooler across from flat top: sliced tomatoes (55F - Cooling) at 8:45; cooling since 7:15 - 55F at 9:08 - At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. ; ground beef (80F - Cooling) at 8:49; cooling since 7:30 - 76F at 9:10 - At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator to move products to reach in freezer.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee backpack and towels stored in basin of handwashing sink by triple sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed fresh squeezed orange juice at beverage cooler with no warning label present. Please add following statement to unpasteurized fresh squeezed juice. WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
  • 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. Not available at time of inspection.

Inspection Date: 9/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720431

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of chicken base on kitchen floor. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed shopping bag in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator removed bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To rinse coffee espresso parts.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed red substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator label bottle Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553357

  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe employee washing equipment and utensils without sanitizing. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observe yucca in Togo bags in freezer.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observe beef in ziplock bag above open guava pastry in freezer. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8552843

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342367

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe case of plastic bottle water on floor. Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observe with salad and cake. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at One door refrigerator ; butter,slices cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved food. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observe in fresh squeezed orange juice Warning
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe probe thermometer off by 6 °F. I help operate calibration Corrected On-Site Warning