CUBA MEX AMERICAN
136 PONDELLA RD, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239-867-7904
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019063132 | Nov 12, 2019 | Feb 26, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat sour cream in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee open outer door then start prepping and portioning food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink had pots in it. Operator removed pots.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed napkins by sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid no label under sink.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Jan 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed water temperature did not go above 82F. Operator turned on hot water heater and temperature went to 96F and they rewashed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 12/01/2024. Informed Operator.
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. Printed copy for Operator, he placed in paperwork binder.
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. Printed copies and Operator and new employee signed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pupusa filling in reach in cooler over 24 hours old no date mark.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed max temperature at hand washing sink was 83F. Operator turned on hot water heater and temperature reached 96F.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl in bulk flour under counter used as a scoop.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed choking poster for Operator and the hung up during inspection.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw pork in reach-in cooler. The owner placed the raw pork over the raw steaks.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. The operator stated raw chicken was out while preparing a chicken taco. The ambient temperature was 42F I reach-in cooler across from cook line.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler close to exit door.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved all raw products into stand reach-in cooler in kitchen.
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager is printing out for employees.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed water pressure at hand washing sink low.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 46F.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.