CUBAN CAFE
1600 SE 3 CT, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 954.856.5021
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator consumer advisory. Operator posted sign.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Guava and cheese pastry (125F - Hot Holding) at front counter hot box. Prepared less than two hours ago.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed gloves stored in basin of hand sink in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink in the kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in storage area.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary sanitizer used at the triple sink in kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins stored on food prep table shelf with food. Operator removed.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked bacon bits in the reach in cooler in the prep area. Operator reorganized.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on faucet at food prep sink in prep area. Operator removed.
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.