CUBANO CAFE
11770 A METRO PKWY, Fort Myers FL 33966 · 954.226.4529
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
MAR 24
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 Written Procedures for Cleanup
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024053999 | Aug 7, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $360 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat hand and French cut red pepper. Repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-14-2024
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink filled with cooler and food container. Operator removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sandra hired more than 60 prior without proof of training. Repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-14-2024 (same employee)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces in reach in cooler per operator made more than 24 hours prior not date marked.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs and raw beef stored over ready to eat peppers and papaya in reach in cooler
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 operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 Written Procedures for Cleanup
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Sandra.
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 operator with Employee Health Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-203 (Spanish) and DBPR Form HR 5030-103 (English) and they were completed during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Near three compartment sink on top of storage containers
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Rear door of MFDV left open and no screen present.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-105
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt and flour in non original containers not labeled.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.