EL CUBA CATERING #5
4880 DISTRIBUTION CT, Orlando FL 32822 · 4074856290
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · 5 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
FEB 25
APR 25
DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: chicken 108F, roasted chicken 125F, fried shrimp 105F, chicken legs 91F, beef 124F, stewed pork 118F, ribs 107F, pork feet 103F, black beans 102F, empanadas 112F, operator discard it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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Open air mobile food dispensing vehicle's approved variance requires the installation of lids on each steam table pan - lids are missing. Empanadas, taquitos
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. Expired training for employee
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water with temperature of 85F
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment has no potable water.
Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. No process waiver completed for Florida food truck.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Establishment has no hand sink.
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 proof of training for any employees.
Apr 15, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment has no potable water.
Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. No process waiver completed for Florida food truck.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Establishment has no hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand soap, paper towels available.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
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 proof of training for any employees.
Open air mobile food dispensing vehicle's approved variance requires the installation of lids on each steam table pan - lids are missing. No lids for pans in steam table on back of truck.
Open air mobile food dispensing vehicle's approved variance requires the installation and use of an air curtain to protect the unpackaged food in the steam table when the cabinet is opened. Air curtain missing or non-functional. No air curtain for steam table area on back of truck.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheeseburgers (97F); recheck 140F yellow rice (115F - Hot Holding) recheck 150F fried shrimp (90F - Hot Holding); recheck 135F beef stew (95F - Hot Holding)recheck 150F
Approved variance not maintained at the food establishment. Florida truck.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. Gave a copy.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Open air mobile food dispensing vehicle's approved variance requires the installation and use of an air curtain to protect the unpackaged food in the steam table when the cabinet is opened. Air curtain missing or non-functional.
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.