ELENA'S CUBAN CAFE
2246 E EDGEWOOD DR, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863-646-7616
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2026. Observed the restaurant open and operating. Customer paid online
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board. operator removed.
Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Around window on service line
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2026. Observed the restaurant open and operating. Customer paid online
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Light not functioning. Hood system over the flat grill.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in standing water in the prep are near the walk in cooler entrance area.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef inside the walk in cooler. The chicken was relocated.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Light not functioning. Hood system.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed cook handle raw beef then handled raw pork chops and handled cooking utensils without washing hands. Discussed with manager and she had employee wash hands.
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. Emailed copy to operator and they printed and posted
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook rinse off metal pan that had raw beef in hand sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By coffee station
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.