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CUBAN-AMERICAN CAFE

135 W CENTRAL BLVD STE 160, Orlando FL 32801 · 407-839-3810

Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats18
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5807910
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork, chicken, raw beef in upright reach in cooler 44F-48F. Advised operator to put on ice or in freezer for immediate temperature recovery
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing bracelet. Operator removed
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Spring mix lined with paper towels. Advised to use deli paper, coffee filters, or other food grade linings. Operator immediately removed
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook rinsed hands with gloves on. Immediately advised to remove gloves and wash hands
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Goya seasoning container with label removed. Advised to label
Intermediate/02D-02-4
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Operator cracked eggs and then touched spray bottle of oil and tongs used of steak without Changing gloves. Advised operator and manager on precautions with cracking shell eggs with gloves. Operator immediately removed gloves and washed hands.
High priority/12A-27-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over onions in prep cooler. Operator immediately corrected
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork, chicken, raw beef in upright reach in cooler 44F-48F. Advised operator to put on ice or in freezer for immediate temperature recovery
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Almond milk opened on 8/7 per operator
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of cooked: rice, chicken pork, beans,
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Reduced oxygen packaged salmon not thawed according to manufacturer instructions. Operator removed from package
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork, chicken, raw beef in upright reach in cooler 44F-48F. Advised operator to put on ice or in freezer for immediate temperature recovery
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Almond milk opened on 8/7 per operator
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 3/22/23
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of cooked: rice, chicken pork, beans,
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Reduced oxygen packaged salmon not thawed according to manufacturer instructions. Operator removed from package
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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