CUBAN ISLAND RESTAURANT
2910 N SR A1A, Indialantic FL 32903 · 321-241-4886
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1, 2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) stored above fill line of unit. garlic in oil (73F - Cold Holding) stored on countertop
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns and holsters are soiled
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. All expired
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Used to store container lids. Removed. Lids placed in washable containers
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Emailed bulletin and educated
Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Grease from cleaning of hood systems dripping down exterior walls onto ground at rear of building. Technician on site working towards cleanup
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Removed from bar top
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt containers labeled
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Bartender/server started a couple of weeks ago, provided employee reporting agreement.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles not labeled. Employee labeled chemicals in bottles
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hair net on
Food stored on floor. Cases of soda bibs stored on floor in dry storage. Employee placed soda on platform.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White deep freezer by back door
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler in bar area with dairy.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Manager states its been reported to operator.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towels removed.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 swordfish, 4 tuna
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. feta (58F - Cold Holding); ham (62F - Cold Holding)overnight in reach in sandwich cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta (58F - Cold Holding); ham (62F - Cold Holding)items discarded
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 swordfish, 4 tuna
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired 4-1-24. Establishment is open and operating, license is current.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped straws in napkin holders on bar area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle in server station is soiled inside nozzle.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle not labeled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current, displayed license is expired April 1, 2024.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jul 3, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1, 2024.
Food stored on floor. Fresh fish in a box on the floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to mop sink
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw lamb chops over Rte whip cream and mussels Raw chicken and beef over Rte diced ham and raw seafood in reach in cooler on cookline Raw bacon stored over desserts in reach in freezer Raw chicken over cooked beef in walk in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen upon arrival
Soda gun holster and nozzle in server station, holster in bar area soiled with mildew-like substance
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on water cartridge for ice machine filtration system
Knifes under microwave on unclean surface
Equipment in poor repair, Handle and door on flip top reach-in cooler broken, gasket torn on standing reach-in cooler
Metal pans in outside shed not inverted or protected from contamination
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw scallops and beef over ready to eat foods in chest freezer.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. * Milk in bar not date marked
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. *ice bin in the bar.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. *pans near expo line not completely air dried before being stacked.
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.