CUBA BISTRO
233 CROCKETT BLVD, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 786-712-6765
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Emailed paperwork
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham6-29-26 Ham 6-26-26 Ham 7-4-26
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ropa Vieja 7-6-26
Gasket on 2 door upright reach in cooler is torn on left door.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on make line deli ham (53F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit. On countertop next to make line butter (71F - Cold Holding). Recommend placing on time control.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Homemade mayo and sauces containing it are not marked on menus. Operator printed a sign to post on front counter informing customers until digital menu boards can be fixed. Online menus must be updated
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Over prep table. Operator moved
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Remade to 200ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing by ambient temperature. Moved to reach-in cooler
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In employee bathroom
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over kitchen and prep areas
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of moisturizer stored on top shelf in walk in cooler over foods for public consumption. Operator moved
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. Emailed paperwork
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Propped open. Operator closed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at salad make line is grooved and no longer cleanable
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves for clean pizza pans is soiled. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler are soiled. Fan over make line has an accumulation of dust
Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Business has sign up stating that operational restroom is "out of order" so as to prevent access/use by customers/public. Educated operator, sign removed.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are heavily soiled
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.