CUBAN RESTAURANT EL TROPICAL INC
106 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY W STE B8, Cape Coral FL 33991
Last inspected Aug 22, 2024 · 4 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
DEC 23
AUG 24
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022045589 | Jul 25, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | $800 |
| 7--2022019296 | Mar 16, 2022 | May 19, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching pants and shirts while on cook line preparing food. Educated cook on properly washing hands. The cook washed hands after we discussed about touching cloths while engaging in food preparation.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat ground in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator moved the raw shrimp on bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ground beef and pork skins not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork tamales (122F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The cook reheated the pork tamales on stove top. See Reheat Temperature.
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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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Manager. The operator filled out form during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. The wall is soiled on cook line.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat pork in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line. The operator moved the raw pork above the raw beef.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
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.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off in both restrooms.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in kitchen area and bag of onions on floor in walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior and exterior of microwave soiled.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping sweat from face while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing and not touching face or cloths while engaging in food preparation.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat plantains in stand up reach-in cooler. The cook moved plantains to top shelf in reach-in cooler above raw products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board heavily soiled in prep area.
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 operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The operator received email and is assuring all personnel is filling out.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter bar are.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The operator removed ice scooper from ice bin.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on steam table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
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.