EL SABOR CUBANO
1240 NW 16 ST, Belle Glade FL 33430 · 261-261-9287
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2025
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 30 flies flying around in food truck: 2 flies landing on ham slices and cheese on counter 5 flies flying on clean utensils, fryer basket 3 flies flying meat in box on the floor of food truck
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled paper work, bulletin board and floor fan then put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook top; cooked pork (95F - Hot Holding). Operator stated pork cooked prior to being held less than 2 hours, turned on heating element to reheat pork to 165F and hold at 135F or above.
Apr 15, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Apr 14, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 30 flies flying around in food truck: 2 flies landing on ham slices and cheese on counter 5 flies flying on clean utensils, fryer basket 3 flies flying meat in box on the floor of food truck
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At prep area sitting beside cook top: cooked pork (68F at 2:30pm- Reheating) As per operator removed from refrigerator for service since 11am. Cooked pork did not reheat to 165F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler: raw steak (57F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (59F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored in unit over night. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler: raw steak (57F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (59F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored in unit over night. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. On floor: thawed breaded chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); thawed raw chicken (70F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored since 3 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed in refrigerator to quick chill.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Apr 13, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed chef handle cellphone and wiped hands on gloves then began to handle utensils and prep press to prepare sandwich; no hand wash. Chef washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 30 flies flying around in food truck: 2 flies landing on ham slices and cheese on counter 5 flies flying on clean utensils, fryer basket 3 flies flying meat in box on the floor of food truck
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer: raw beef in plastic bag stored above frozen beverages- not all products commercially packaged. Advised operator to store properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler: raw fish stored over blender with juice. Raw shelled eggs stored in door of refrigerator stored above various ready to eat items including bottle with juice. Advised operator to store properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At prep area sitting beside cook top: cooked pork (68F at 2:30pm- Reheating) As per operator removed from refrigerator for service since 11am. Cooked pork did not reheat to 165F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler: raw steak (57F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (59F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored in unit over night. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler: raw steak (57F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (59F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored in unit over night. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. On floor: thawed breaded chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); thawed raw chicken (70F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored since 3 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed in refrigerator to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At prep area sitting beside cook top: cooked pork (68F at 2:30pm- Reheating) As per operator removed from refrigerator for service since 11am. Cooked pork did not reheat to 165F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as storage for various items.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator provided chlorine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At refrigerator: cooked ground beef cooked since 3 days; no date mark. Advised operator to date mark.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Food stored on floor. Box with thawed chicken wings and raw chicken breast stored on the floor. Advised operator to store properly.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Box with breaded chicken wings and raw chicken breast. Operator placed in refrigerator.
Jan 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nov 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black fridge, ham 46F cold holding, cheese 45F cold holding, raw fish 46F cold holding, raw pork 46F cold holding Per operator stored for approximately 15 minutes and not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced down product and moved cooler temperatures down
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plates, utensils inside. Operator removed
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Black fridge Raw fish and raw pork stored above milk and cut vegetables Operator stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black fridge, ham 46F cold holding, cheese 45F cold holding, raw fish 46F cold holding, raw pork 46F cold holding Per operator stored for approximately 15 minutes and not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced down product and moved cooler temperatures down
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box display. Croquetas 90F hot holding. Stored for approximately 15 minutes Operator moved to Fryer to reheat to 165F++
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plates, utensils inside. Operator removed
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Food stored on floor. Lemons, cooking oil, flour
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Advised operator to provide.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed to operator.
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