CUBAN TASTE RESTAURANT
3880 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · 941-883-2233
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 1, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box of frying oil blocking the handwash sink at entrance to the kitchen. Operator removed the item.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Educated the operator. Operator date marked the food item.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Observed can opener blade not sharp at prep table.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed loose hot side handle at ware washing area handwash sink.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over ready to eat shredded cheese at Reach in Cooler. Operator relocated the raw bacon to the bottom of shelf.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at Make Table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed large utensil on top of kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the large utensil.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at frontline next to Display Cooler Unit. Educated the operator.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over mayonnaise at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side faucet handle falls off at ware washing area handwash sink.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind handles at multiple cold holding units.
Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils on shelf not inverted at ware washing area. Operator inverted the utensils.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over potatoes at Reach in Cooler. Operator relocated the potatoes to a proper and safe location.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the form.
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. Provided the document which was completed during inspection.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large container lid at handwash sink next to entrance door of the kitchen. Operator removed the lid.
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.
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.