CUBAN CAFE
1699 POWERLINE RD, Pompano Beach FL 33060 · 954-973-4666
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. At kitchen rice storage container; approximately 6 live weevils inside storage container crawling in rice. See Stop Sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023051950 | Sep 7, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), corrected to 100 ppm.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. REACH IN COOLER; Cooked Potatoes (50F - Heated Cooling), per operator, food not prepped or portioned today, food prepared yesterday and held in reach in cooler overnight. Discussed proper cooling methods with staff. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked yellow rice stored in grocery bag in low boy cooler in kitchen. Operator moved rice to food grade bag.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. REACH IN COOLER; Cooked Potatoes (50F - Heated Cooling), per operator, food not prepped or portioned today, food prepared yesterday and held in reach in cooler overnight. Discussed proper cooling methods with staff. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - over 200ppm), at front counter, corrected to 100 ppm.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes and onions in bins on floor in back room. Operator removed food from floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stand up freezer soiled with food debris and grease.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on table. Advised operator to place in sanitizer bucket.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer in bucket in kitchen, reading 0 ppm. Corrected to 100 ppm.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer by back door, raw beef stored on top on cold cuts meats. Operator moved beef to different freezer.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA all expired 5/01/2025
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In kitchen in three compartment sink, chicken being thawed in standing water. Operator turned on running.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink chlorine sanitizer 10ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer, food stored in direct contact with thank you bags. Operator removed from bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen reach in cooler, Raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Provided storage form to operator.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At kitchen reach in chest freezer, Chicken stored over oxtails in, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage, operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen reach in cooler, raw chicken; (50F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed item into freezer to quick chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At kitchen, diced tomatoes (59F - ambient Cooling)@10:17, since 7:00, 52F @10:54. At the current rate, the product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator of proper cooling parameters. Operator placed item onto ice to fascilitate cooling.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer 10ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer by back door, raw ground beef stored over ready to eat French fries.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. By back door, to go containers not stored inverted to protect from contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In three compartment sink, chicken thawing with no running water. Discussed with operator that water needs to be running when thawing in sink.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands then dried hands on soiled wiping cloth. Discussed with operator about proper handwashing procedures
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling vent by back door dripping onto floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter by coffee machine, spoons stored in standing water 80°F. Operator removed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line multiple wiping cloths stored on prep table.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen, on shelf by food expo window medicine stored. Operator removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator reversed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At flat top grill, sautéed onions 125°F. Operator stated held less than two hours. Put on flat top to reheat.
Sep 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. At kitchen rice storage container; approximately 6 live weevils inside storage container crawling in rice. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. At kitchen rice storage container; approximately 6 live weevils inside storage container crawling in rice. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked potatoes (120°F - Hot Holding). Operator stated potatoes are hot holding until served, moved to flat top to reheat.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At triple door low boy reach in; cooked pork prepared onsite and held for 2 days not date marked. Operator applied appropriate date mark.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At front line flip top cooler; standing water in bottom.
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