HENRY'S CUBAN CAFÉ
3565 JUPITER BLVD SE UNIT 4, Palm Bay FL 32909
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 poster.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Carlos hired but had not been given the reporting agreement.
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. Luis has not had food handler training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse in food preparation table in kitchen.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employees in kitchen working with no hair restraints.
Equipment in poor repair. Small make table gaskets torn lower section of door. Three door reach in cooler not working, not in use.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under meat rack in walk in cooler soiled with blood drippings.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups, on floor in storage area.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Luis has been employed for more than 60 days but has not yet received training.
Equipment in poor repair. Household refrigerator has torn gasket on reach in cooler section.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler under meat racks has build up of blood drippings on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Fresh juices prepared on site not labeled, made with in 12 hours. Operator discarded and will not prepare again until labels come in.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Two dry soiled cloths in use at make table in kitchen, spoke with operator and he set up a sanitizer bucket.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen pork over ready to eat frozen pastries in six door stainless freezer back of store.
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 poster.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Six door stainless freezer back of store has soiled handles.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins stored under prep table on cook line wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. House hold style refrigerator has torn gasket on refrigerator portion door.
Floor under meat rack in walk in cooler has accumulated dried blood from raw meat rack.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container used to reheat brown rice is cracked and broken on corner. Discard or remove from food service.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knives stored on clean rack that has old food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer front of store has soiled gaskets. Reach in freezers in kitchen and back room have soiled gaskets.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on top of soiled refrigerator, operator discarded.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in walk in cooler has dried blood behind raw meat rack. Wall in kitchen behind shelf has food debris.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese 50 F - cold holding;recommended rapid chill
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn reach in freezer in kitchen across from microwaves
Light not functioning. Center light in hood fan
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table across from stove
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. Operator has the books and they are scheduled to do a group class for all new employees.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Mar 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, in reach in cooler: sliced ham, prepped 1.5 hours prior (46F - Cold Holding); prepared sandwiches, prepped 1.5 hours (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese, prepped 1.5 hours (45F - Cold Holding) operator stated it had been out to make coffee drinks, suggested rapid chill, operator moved to walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food,hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast chicken 120F-150F hot holding 2 hours, operator reheated, second temp 168F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, pot lid in hand wash sink in ware washing area upon arrival
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. Operator has the books and they are scheduled to do a group class for all new employees.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Homemade desserts tiramisu (49F - Cold Holding); cannoli (51F - Cold Holding); Rapid chill desserts, found at 9:00, were prepared in morning @ 6:00 suggest rapid chill Retemped at 42F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tamale 120F-130F hot holding for one hour, heat to 165 retemped at 180F
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. *Dessert cooler, operator called maintenance and will not store desserts in cooler until repaired.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. *using small cup for scooping sugar with no handle.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. *tongs used for serving stored on countertop.
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