EL CUBANO SANDWICH SHOP 2
12440 W ATLANTIC BLVD, Coral Springs FL 33071 · 7869422965
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
FEB 24
AUG 24
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025073125 | Sep 4, 2025 | Apr 9, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red beans hot held in crockpot at 106F. Per operator, bean cooked 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Equipment was off at the time of inspection. Operator turned on crockpot for quick reheating.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food preparation table next to clean cutting board and food items. Operator relocate sanitizer bucket to a safe location.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter, no paper towels stationed or within reach.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Rags used for cleaning not kept in chemical sanitizer to sterilize in between uses.
Sep 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) 4 door beverage air cooler; cooked rice (65F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today, in unit overnight. Per operator made yesterday and stored in cooler as left overs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) 4 door beverage air cooler; cooked rice (65F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today, in unit overnight. Per operator made yesterday and stored in cooler as left overs. See stop sale. 2) Kitchen flip top; sliced tomatoes (39-51F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed tomatoes above fill line. Operator reduced amount and put the rest away for quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chairs blocking hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operators only able to show picture of all employee training. No original certificate provided.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach at handwash sink next to kitchen entrance.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket directly on floor behind front counter. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. Chicken tenders in lowboy freezer uncovered. Operator covered
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remade to proper 100ppm
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In 2 door lowboy cooler behind stove, raw shell eggs over raw beef products. Operator inverted
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) 4 door beverage-air; ham (50F - Cold Holding). Food in unit less than 4hrs, food not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed in freezer for quick chill. 2) Kitchen prep table; butter (79F - Cold Holding). Food item left out of temperature control for less than 3hrs. Per operator not portioned or prepared today. Observed food item left out as needed, introduced operator to Time as Public Health Control.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in 2 door lowboy freezer in kitchen. Operator removed
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 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. Employee on cook line cracked raw shell eggs and continued to prepare multiple items without first washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed hand wash procedures with manager and employee. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
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. Bulletin printed and provided.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink and front counter sink. Manager stated waiting on delivery for paper goods.
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. Bulletin printed and filled out during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in 2 bottles hanging on chemical shelf in front of kitchen.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off to kitchen hand sink close to front counter due to faucet handle damaged.
Faucet/handle missing or damaged at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet at kitchen hand sink stripped and not functioning. Hot water shut off to sink.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Next to espresso machine at front counter.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. All sanitizer buckets reading 10ppm chlorine. Employee remade all to proper 100ppm chlorine.
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.